Class Teacher Job London area,Greater London England UK,Education / Teaching

Location: Greater London

Our Lady of Lourdes is looking for a dedicated KS2 Class Teacher to join our Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant forward thinking school that provides a dynamic team where everyone is welcomed and valued.

We can offer:

Outstanding opportunities for professional development
A close-knit team who will support and work closely with you
Exemplary behaviour and learning attitudes from all pupils
A well-developed curriculum

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic School. We are an ambitious school with exciting plans for the future. Our well behaved pupils and friendly supportive staff make this an ideal opportunity for an ECT or experienced teacher. Our school is a place where we share cultures and languages; we are a diverse community and we actively celebrate this.

Our Lady of Lourdes is a friendly and supportive place to work. Our core purpose is to develop lifelong learners and in doing this we are continually striving for excellence. We work hard to ensure that our school is welcoming and that, for pupils, it provides a stimulating and secure environment where everyone is valued. Our curriculum has been personalised for our pupils and meets the vision and values of our school.

Our values of:

Learning

Excellence

Independence

Community

Respect

Adventure

underpin all we do and we believe that this empowers individuals to be effective learners and givers of society.

Through our Trust, there are opportunities to be part of a friendly and ambitious supportive network.

You will be joining a strong teaching team and will be required to carry out the duties of a School Teacher as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document having due regard to the National Curriculum, the School’s Mission Statement “We follow Jesus”, the school values, the school curriculum and policies of the Governing Body.

Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Direction

Work to achieve the general and strategic aims of the school, expressed in the School Mission & Values Statement.
To have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the professional duties of teachers and the statutory framework within which you work.
To take responsibility for implementing school policies and practice, including those relating to equality of opportunity.
To be responsible for the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
To demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities and diversity.
To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with all in our community.
Promote and support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Teaching and Learning

To create a safe and stimulating learning environment that supports learning and in which pupils feel secure and confident.
To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline based on mutual respect and personal responsibility. To deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the school Mission Statement, Behaviour Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy.
To plan and teach well structured, engaging lessons following the school curriculum.
Adapt teaching in response to the strengths and needs of pupils.
Set high expectations which motivate and inspire pupils.
To assess, record and monitor each pupil’s progress in line with the end of year expectations and report these to parents.
To plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and in collaboration with the SENDCo, prepare, implement, monitor and review Individual Educational Plans.
Contribute to year group/ phase teaching teams by demonstrating good subject knowledge.
To monitor pupil’s class and home…