KS1 Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• successful primary teaching experience

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• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of teaching Phonics
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for raising pupil attainment including different working groups of pupils such as SEND, FSM, EAL.
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and staff
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Ability to analyse, interpret and act on test/teacher assessment data

What the school offers its staff

• Described as a village school in the very heart of Oxford, we are welcoming and inclusive, serving our diverse South Oxford community by providing an education of the highest quality, in accordance with Christian principles and the values that inform and underpin British society.
• highly supportive colleagues and governors.
• pupils who are keen to learn, respectful of everyone, and engage well with their learning.
• continuing professional development to support the successful applicant in carrying out the duties.
• parents and carers who actively support their children’s learning in a variety of ways.

Further details about the role

At New Hinksey School, our vision is to provide a high-quality education where everyone is valued and supported to enjoy learning and achieve their full potential. We promote curiosity and creativity so that every child flourishes through:

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Faith

developing courage, perseverance and resilience,

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Hope

showing respect, equality, inclusivity and honesty,

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Love

being compassionate, empathetic, kind and encouraging.

The successful candidate must be able to

• provide creative, enriching, learning opportunities in KS1.
• demonstrate high expectations of learning and behaviour.
• demonstrate an ability to nurture and support all pupils, including those with learning, emotional or other needs.
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• demonstrate good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• work closely with colleagues as part of a friendly and supportive team.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies

Commitment to safeguarding

New Hinksey CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that requires applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All users are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.