Primary School Teacher- the role will be teaching secondary age students at a primary level.
Location: Fordham House Estate, Fordham, CB7 5LL
Are you an experienced and qualified Primary Teacher looking for a new role within a growing education provision in Fordham? Look no further In toto ed has a fantastic opportunity to join our In toto ed team in making a real difference to our students lives.
We are passionate about unlocking each student’s potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.
We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students’ needs.
Our Cambridge site is at an exciting stage. We have recently moved into our brand new purpose-built site in Fordham, which is in the process of preparing for Ofsted registration as an Independent Special School.
At In Toto Ed, we can provide more than just a job in education. We can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference in students’ lives. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about In Toto Ed, please visit our website at www.in-toto-ed.com.
The responsibilities outlined in this job description may be modified by the Director or Head of School, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
- Planning and Delivering the Curriculum
- Plan teaching and activity programmes for students according to their educational needs on a weekly and termly basis in accordance with In Toto Ed policies and schemes of work and within the agreed demands of the curriculum.
- Plan differentiation within activities so that all students are able to develop their full potential using a variety of media and ICT.
- Plan for the progression of students’ learning within and between activities.
- Communicate clear expectations for behaviour and maintain good order in the classroom and around the building with due regard to the In Toto Ed policy on behaviour.
- Set clear targets based on prior attainments for students’ learning.
- Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning.
- Monitor, assess, and report to parents and carers on a regular basis on children’s progress.
- Write annual reports and complete half-termly grade cards.
- Attend Parents’ Evening.
- Contribute to the wider school community through the Enrichment Programme.
- Follow the In Toto Ed child protection policies and procedures.
- Be a flexible member of the team, assisting in the delivery of skills across the curriculum and providing pastoral support to students.
- Keep up-to-date records of engagement and progress for all students.
- Plan bespoke lessons to engage students through their interests.
- Administration
- Mark attendance registers accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Read and comply with all the policy documents.
- Organise the classroom environment, including the use and storage of books, equipment, and other teaching materials within the classroom.
- Ensure good time-keeping to prepare all students for lessons, especially those given by visiting specialists, at the right time and on the right day.
- Supervise the work of Teaching Assistants, including helping them to plan work, gather evidence, and write observations.
- Establish appropriate links with the local community, including industry, to prepare students for the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences of adult life and learning, and support any current project work.
- Play a part in the whole In Toto Ed team.
- Take responsibility for subject areas of the curriculum, keeping up to date with developments, attending seminars as required and briefing teaching staff at staff meetings.
- Safeguard the health and safety of yourself and others in accordance with the In Toto Ed’s Health and Safety Policy.
- Contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to coordinate the work of the In Toto Ed as a whole.
- Promote equal opportunities within the In Toto Ed and seek to ensure the implementation of the In Toto Ed’s equal opportunities policy.
- Organise the induction of students, including a programme of visits for parents and students to In Toto Ed.
- Undertake pastoral and administrative duties and general responsibilities as agreed with the Head of School and Director.
- Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of your own performance, or that of other teachers/support staff.
- Help to maintain a tidy, organised and welcoming environment throughout In Toto Ed.
Department
· Carry out any reasonable subject-related duties assigned to them
· Attend department meetings and moderation meetings
· Contribute to the Department’s devising and writing of new subject materials when required.
· Endeavour to follow closely, the guidance and Schemes of Work provided.
· Where necessary write schemes of work and develop resources.
Pastoral
· Ensure that they are familiar with the School’s health and safety guidance and be responsible of their own health and safety and that of their pupils.
· Be prepared to undertake the pastoral role of a form tutor.
· Manage student behaviour in the classroom, establish an orderly working environment and ensure the safety and good conduct of the pupils, following the guidance in the Behaviour
Other Professional Duties
· Support and foster the aims of the school.
· Make themselves familiar with the contents of the Staff Handbook, the School’s aims and policies and endeavour to follow these closely.
· Carry out such duties, including cover for absent colleagues and examination invigilation, as are allocated to them by their Head of School punctually and efficiently.
· Attend staff meetings, parents’ evenings, Inset sessions and similar important functions both in and out of normal school hours
· Notify their Head of School as early as possible if they are going to be absent from School and set appropriate work.
· Take part in the School’s performance management scheme and appraisal
Safeguarding:
The post holder will be required to:
· Submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
· Complete Child Protection Training. Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young persons they are responsible for, or come into contact with.
· QTS (required)
This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and inclusive school community that is dedicated to supporting young people with complex needs. As part of the In Toto Ed team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:
There are considerable additional benefits that are available to staff as an In Toto Ed employee. The main benefits are listed below:
- Unlimited access to an award winning CPD platform
- Term time only (39 weeks including 5 inset days) Fully funded Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Qualification for all staff
- Fully funded enhanced DBS
- Accredited support through QTLS
- Training grants for qualifications, including NPQ, NPQSL and NASENCO
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Health Assured EAP programme which includes varied types of counselling, 24/7, 365 confidential helpline, mental health crisis phone support
- Access to my healthy advantage app which includes: wellness plans, rewards including discounts with a variety of retailers including travel agents and gyms
- Bonus for staff with 100% attendance to work (per academic year)
- Small class groups
- Employee recognition and service awards
- Casual Dress Code Company pension
- Free Specsavers eye test
- Work Laptop or MacBook provided
- Free tea and coffee
- Bonus for referring a friend to In Toto Ed
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