The Opportunity
The Children’s House was set up in 1973 by a group of local parents, originally to provide high-quality early years education in Islington. Our Early Years School is in Elmore Street and caters for children ranging in age from 2½ to 4, whilst the Prep School, a short distance away in King Henry’s Walk, offers Year 1 to Year 6.
The school’s focus is on families and children, with a strong emphasis on pastoral care. Classes are small, and the school community is warm and friendly, with supportive parents and plenty of opportunities for teachers to get involved in whole school events.
Learning is individualised, with high teacher child ratios and importance placed on creativity. Whilst we are non-selective, pupils do very well academically and are prepared for the 11+. Whilst all of our classrooms are equipped with Chromebooks, iPads and interactive boards, traditional skills such as reading, handwriting and phonics, are valued and are taught daily.
This is a full-time position with responsibility for whole class teaching in Year 6 and preparing pupils for 11+, scholarship and future schools’ applications process. This will be the School’s first ever Year 6 cohort, and the successful candidate will have responsibility, with the Headteacher and Head of English, for creating schemes of work and an exciting programme of enrichment after the 11+ exams.
The post would suit an innovative and enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher with high expectations of pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour. Integrity and a warm and confident manner with pupils and parents is a must.
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES-
You are expected to act in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct
Responsibilities
- A small class of children
- Your classroom.
- Manage and collaborate with Teaching Assistants
- Role model the core values and ethos of the school
- Work closely with the Headteacher, Deputy Head, SENCo and colleagues in matters relating to children's educational and welfare needs, school events, staff management and the School Improvement Plan.
- Attend INSET courses and keep abreast of changes to the 11+ procedures
Teaching and Learning
- Prepare children for 11+ exams and interviews
- Plan and prepare schemes of work based on the National Curriculum, the School’s thematic curriculum, and the requirements of the independent school entrance examinations at 11+.
- Create maintain and oversee curriculum resources.
- Teach creative, stimulating and challenging lessons which cater for the needs of the whole ability range in the class, differentiating all work according to the abilities within the class, including those children who are gifted and able, EAL and have specific learning difficulties.
- Prepare, mark and provide feedback to children on class work and homework.
- Assess, record, monitor and report on the development, progress and
achievement of the children in your class including inputting data into I Track, maintaining children’s record folders and moderating with colleagues.
- Where possible, set work when absent.
- Plan and organise trips that extend pupils’ learning – carrying out risk assessments and thorough planning.
Head of Maths
- Lead Maths across the school, ensuring the highest possible levels of teaching.
- Oversee and develop the Maths Curriculum including schemes of work and resourcing. Where possible, incorporate maths into thematic learning.
- Maintain records that relate to maths teaching and resources, providing feedback to SLT where required.
- Oversee Assessment of Maths across the school and the analysis of results to optimise learning.
- Organise and lead meetings on Maths.
- Assist staff with their understanding of teaching maths above and beyond the National Curriculum and our schemes of work.
- Enable pupils to take part in competitions against local schools and nationally through the PMC, Quiz Club, Mathletics Challenges, Maths Races etc.
- Develop a joy of maths throughout the school, such as through the use of technology and concrete materials.
The Learning Environment
- Organise and manage the classroom to provide a safe, accessible and well organised learning environment for children.
- Take responsibility for child centred, interactive displays in the classroom.
- Gather and maintain relevant topic resources.
Children with Special Educational Needs
- Work closely with specialist teachers, the school’s SENCO, outside agencies and other relevant bodies.
- In consultation with the school’s SENCO, plan activities, resources and support for children with IEPs/EHCPs.
Safeguarding & Pastoral Care
- Demonstrate commitment to the protection and safeguarding of young people at all times.
- Maintain a happy, calm and purposeful working environment through positive behaviour management in accordance with the school Behaviour
Policy.
- Foster effective communication with pupils, groups and the class as a whole.
- Work with colleagues and the Senior Leadership Team to address any pastoral issues that arise.
- Maintain the Accident Book and other records required for Safeguarding.
- Respond to first aid requirements for children in your class, with appropriate and relevant training and support having been and continuing to be given in order to enable this.
Management and Organisation
- Implement and follow school policies and procedures as approved by the Council of Management and Headteacher.
- Attend and participate in meetings which relate to the school's curriculum, teaching and learning, administration and organisation.
Supervision & Performance Management
- Take part in the school's staff development programme
Teachers will be required to meet the criteria in the most recent Teachers’ Standards. These include teachers’ responsibility to keep up to date with new legislation, approaches to teaching and learning and curriculum changes, through reading, research and discussion with colleagues.
Assessment and Reports
- Provide and contribute oral and written reports relating to individual children and groups of children.
- Communicate and consult with the parents in formal and informal meetings.
School Events
- Participate in School events such as festivals, fund-raising events and the Summer Fair.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Accountable to: Headteacher of The Children’s House
Frameworks: The National Curriculum, The Children’s House Thematic Curriculum
