Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

General duties

• Undertaking duties as required in the ‘Teachers’ Standards’.
• Displaying commitment to the ethos and success of the school.
• Contributing to the school’s process of self-evaluation and development.
• Being familiar with the school’s systems, structures, policies and procedures.
• Actively supporting school activities where required, including attending educational trips, extra-curricular activities and parents’ evenings, which may require some out-of-hours availability.

Teaching

• Delivering learning in accordance with the curriculum, national guidelines and the school’s strategy.
• Planning a varied, balanced and appropriate curriculum which supports the needs of all pupils and ensures all pupils reach their potential.
• Adapting teaching styles to suit all pupils and providing a supportive learning environment.
• Differentiating resources and equipment so lessons can be accessed by all pupils.
• Self-evaluating their teaching to improve effectiveness.

Pupil support

• Carrying out other duties that support pupils’ learning while operating in accordance with the school’s policies and procedures.
• Working as part of a team to evaluate and develop pupils’ learning needs.
• Enforcing the school’s Behaviour Policy through effective classroom management.
• Encouraging pupils to develop and use their creativity and initiative, gain increased independence, and undertake new responsibilities.
• Being familiar with the ‘Special educational needs and disability code of practice: 0 to 25 years’, and supporting pupils with SEND appropriately.
• Understanding the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promoting pupils’ wellbeing and safety.

Monitoring and reporting

• Being committed to the school’s target setting and monitoring systems for pupil progress.
• Systematically assessing and recording pupils’ academic progress and other areas of their progress, and using the results to inform lesson planning decisions.
• Monitoring pupils’ classwork and homework, providing feedback and setting informed targets.
• Delivering relevant national assessments in line with the relevant frameworks.
• Reporting on individual pupils’ progress to the head of school and parents, as required.

Training

• Keeping up-to-date with, and remaining knowledgeable about, the requirements of the curriculum and national guidelines.
• Undertaking relevant CPD.

Communication

• Liaising with the curriculum lead to ensure teaching is delivered in line with school expectations and goals.
• Working with the SENCO to ensure pupils with SEND are appropriately supported.
• Working with the DSL and their deputies to ensure safeguarding is promoted.
• Working with the designated teacher for LAC to support LAC and previously LAC.

Classroom Teacher Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful primary teaching experience

Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum/EYFS Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet all pupils’ needs, including those who speak EAL and/or have SEND or other additional learning needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and families
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good IT skills, particularly using IT to support learning
• Experience and/or understanding of how to lead a non-core subject area

The Successful Candidate will be

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for all children’s attainment and progress
• High expectations of your own practice
• A reflective practitioner always striving to improve
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• A commitment to joining our community and participating fully in school life
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

The Successful Candidate will have

• A flexible approach towards working practices
• High expectations of self and a desire to maintain professional standards
• High levels of drive, energy and integrity
• A commitment to equal opportunities and empowering others

What the school offers its staff

The Governors of Our Lady of Muswell Primary School wish to appoint a Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff. Our school is set in Haringey, North London and welcomes children of all faiths into an inclusive community that practices respect, nurtures growth, and produces lifelong learners.

We aim to deliver a rich and creative curriculum, and we are keen for our pupils to become curious, imaginative, independent and resilient learners.We are looking for a Class Teacher who is creative, can model high standards and who is passionate about ensuring that children make great progress and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working at OLM will provide you with the opportunity to work in our diverse community with children who are highly engaged in their learning. We have been graded as Outstanding (OFSTED June 2024) and can offer you a supportive and highly skilled staff to work alongside.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, so please do come and have a look round. Please contact the School Business Manager – Katherine Johnston on sbm@ourladymuswell.haringey.sch.uk to arrange a tour.

Closing date

Midnight 11th June, shortlisting on 12th June.

NB

Early applications are strongly encouraged. We reserve the right to shortlist, interview and appoint before the closing date where a suitable applicant is identified. The vacancy may therefore close early).

Please return your completed application form via email to Katherine Johnston – School Business Manager onsbm@ourladymuswell.haringey.sch.uk.

Interview dates

Week commencing 15th June (or by mutual availability or earlier for early applications)

Our Lady of Muswell Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding, our anti-racist ethos and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We operate safer recruitment procedures and this post is subject to rigorous checks for the successful applicant including checking background credentials, enhanced DBS checks and online searches.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.