KS1/2 Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school, for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning. 

We are looking to recruit an outstanding KS1/2 teacher who has a passion for both teaching and learning, as well as their own professional development. We have very high standards of ourselves and our pupils, and believe that stretch and challenge are essential ingredients to real academic success. In addition to our exceptional academic outcomes, we also have an enviable reputation for the high quality pastoral structures in place, meaning that Ivy House pupils are highly successful and very happy. The school is keen to developing its staff, so if you are interested in deepening your expertise as a classroom teacher or have your eyes set on leadership, then Ivy House will be the school for you.

The school encourages initiative, and endeavours to provide ample opportunities for staff to develop their interests and utilise their personal strengths.

Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs and plan effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential, taking account of the needs of pupils who are underachieving or very able.
Secure a high standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom, through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations of discipline which pupils respect and use a range of appropriate strategies for teaching and classroom management.
Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. Plan effectively, where applicable, to meet the needs of those pupils with special educational needs and prepare, implement, monitor and review individual education plans.
Design and adapt long, medium and short term plans for all schemes of work taught.
 

Pupil Achievement:

Teachers should be able to demonstrate that, as a result of their teaching, their pupils achieve well relative to the pupils’ prior attainment. This could be shown in marks or grades in any relevant standardised tests or school-based assessments or through samples of work.
 

Monitoring & Assessment:

Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment to inform future teaching.
Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for future progress.
Set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets.
Administer and mark regular summative assessments as agreed by school policy.
 

The full Job Description will be available at interview and on request.
 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• High expectations for all children, as well as excellent organisational skills.
• Willingness to be flexible and take on additional duties as and when required.

Interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

School Application Form

Please complete the attached Application Form and ensure this is attached with your application.

Your application will not be considered without the application form.

Teaching Application Form