Job Vacancies

Class teacher

Leader Responsible to: Head teacher

 Salary: Qualified Teachers - Main Scale Plus Inner London Allowance                   

Subject Specialists without QTS – Unqualified Teacher Range plus Inner London Allowance

Morden Mount is a two-form entry primary school on the borders of Greenwich with great links to Canary Wharf, the picturesque Blackheath village and the rustic Greenwich town centre. We are very proud of our diverse human and geographical school community and this underpins our wider school curriculum. Our teachers form an integral part of our school as they have continually found creative ways to infuse lessons with their life experiences and passion for teaching. Our pupils, despite the daily challenges, are steep in resilience and continually rise up to expectations, mitigating challenges with hard work and relentless dedication to learning.

We are now seeking a KS1 or KS2 teacher to plan, organise, and implement an approved curriculum in a learning environment that encourages pupils to develop their full academic potential. The ideal candidate will be highly organised and be able to tailor educational plans so that our pupils continue to grow intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

The teacher will be passionate about the primary curriculum and explore the opportunities inherent within it, to further develop the potential of pupils for a meaningful future. Learning in our school is embedded in relationships; therefore, the teacher will have a desire for strong connections based on mutual respect and trust. Above all, the teacher will be able to cultivate within their classroom environment, learning experiences that are ambitious, meaningful and enjoyable.

 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

OBJECTIVES

  •  To implement, adhere to and promote all school policies including those relating to Race Equality, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety 

  • Foster interdisciplinary instruction according to national curriculum standards and the educational needs and abilities of pupils

  • Create a classroom culture that is welcoming and focused on learning within positive relationships rather than discipline

  • Prepare and teach ambitious lessons that promote the progress and general well-being of pupils

  • Drive outstanding achievement for all pupils in the classroom, and support colleagues in driving pupils’ achievement throughout the school

  • Communicate, cooperate, and consult with school staff as well as parents/guardians to serve the best interests of pupils

  • Build knowledge by attending education seminars

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

PLANNING, TEACHING AND CLASS MANAGEMENT

  • Utilise a variety of teaching methods to create differentiated opportunities and progression for all learners through:

 ·         identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught building on prior attainment;

·         providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;

·         Evaluating needs and making provision for pupils who are AEN/SEN, very able, LAC or who have other particular individual needs

·         making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;

·         maintaining discipline and expectations in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework

·         using a variety of teaching methods to match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary, including:

·         using effective questioning, listening carefully to pupils, giving attention to errors and   misconceptions

·         selecting appropriate learning resources and developing study skills through library, ICT and other sources;

·         ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;

·         ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support;

·         liaising with the Subject Leader to ensure the implementation of department policy and best practice.

·         evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness

 

 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

 Pastoral:

●         Have lead responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its implementation

●          contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and other reports

●         To promote the personal and academic well-being of pupils

●         To accompany pupils to events and complete risk assessments as appropriate 

●         To alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and to make recommendations as to how these may be resolved, including safeguarding

●         To maintain a high standard of pupils’ behaviour and discipline, within the framework of the school policy and supporting other staff as necessary to enable effective learning to take place 

●         To communicate and liaise effectively with parents and carers regarding the welfare of individual pupils to ensure good relationships between school and home development and / or maintenance

  

Generic accountabilities

●      To comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level which is not specified in this job description. 

●      To be courteous to all individuals and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers. 

●      To attend weekly staff meetings (as well as other occasional meetings), in accordance with school policy and to lead such meetings as required. 

●      To attend occasional musical performances during evening hours and at weekends, as required.

 

Required skills and qualifications

●         Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in education, or bachelor’s degree in specialised subject area with certificate in education

●         Thorough knowledge of best practices and legal guidelines, and ability to adhere to school procedures and policies

●         Excellent organisational and communication skills

●         Creative, positive, and energetic demeanour

●         Ability to pass a background screening

 Preferred skills and qualifications

●         Ability to coach sports teams or willingness to take  on leadership or contribute to an aspect  of school’s  wider community initiatives

●         Relevant teaching experience as a Music teacher  Recent and relevant continued professional development  A degree or proven skills in music

●         Proficiency with technology, including skills to facilitate adaptation of learning to the unique needs of pupils and to enhance knowledge retention

 

Personal Qualities

●       Consistently demonstrate the behaviours expected by virtue of being a person in a position of trust

●       A genuine concern to secure the educational progress of students irrespective of their background or ethnicity

●       Committed to undertaking professional training and assist with the

●       professional development of others

●       Demonstrate reliability and integrity and lead by example

●       Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge

●       Be tolerant and possess a calmness when working with others to maintain good relationships

●       Commitment to children’s wellbeing and safety

●       Enthusiasm for music

●       Enthusiasm for one of the primary curriculum subjects.

Please download an application pack, job description and person specification and return the completed form by email to info@mordenmount.greenwich.sch.uk.  Alternatively, you can collect a pack/return your completed form at the School Office (Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4pm)

Closing date: 24 May 2024

Interview date: 6 June 2024