Junior School Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, engaging and reflective Junior School English Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2) on a full-time, permanent basis, to join a growing team of enthusiastic and committed Junior School teachers with varying levels of experience at Reddam House School, Berkshire. To be successful, you will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and consistently teach inspirational and varied lessons with the outcome of raising student attainment even further. Experience working with Year 5 and 6 children is very beneficial.

You will also be required to play an active role in the extra-curricular activities run by the Junior School and/or elsewhere in the school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

All teaching staff are expected to:

Uphold the school’s ethos and values
Support the through-school and boarding community
Use digital technology to enhance learning
Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching
Maintain professional standards and positive relationships
Use resources responsibly and act as school ambassadors
Promote high expectations and a positive learning culture
Provide pastoral care and pupil support
Demonstrate leadership within their role
Engage in professional development
Support the wider school community
Contribute to the co-curricular programme
Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
Support an inclusive school environment
Deliver effective classroom teaching
Plan lessons in line with curriculum requirements
Monitor progress and provide feedback
Assess and report pupil achievement
Contribute to curriculum development
Undertake form tutor responsibilities
Participate in trips and wider school activities
Complete administrative duties efficiently
Supervise classes as required
Liaise with senior leaders
Follow professional standards and statutory requirements
Adhere to school policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with colleagues
Support pupils to achieve their potential
Comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Able to set high expectations and ambitious learning goals
Adaptable teaching approach informed by feedback and reflection
Strong subject knowledge and understanding of effective learning
Excellent lesson planning, preparation and assessment skills
Ability to monitor progress and provide feedback to improve outcomes
Commitment to high standards of pupil welfare and wellbeing
Proven experience teaching KS2, ideally Upper KS2
Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
Experience supporting pastoral care and pupil wellbeing
Confident use of ICT to support teaching and learning
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively
Strong organisational and administrative skills with ability to manage workload effectively
Ability to contribute subject expertise within the Junior School
PGCE, QTS or equivalent qualification
Strong academic background and right to work in the UK
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach
Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people
Able to manage workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life
Commitment to health and safety responsibilities
Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding, child protection and equal opportunities
Commitment to the school’s ethos, aims and community

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 download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form