Vacancy:
Class Teacher KS1

Class Teacher KS1

About the School
About our school All Saints is a diverse, two form entry primary school with a nursery, and an Enhanced Provision for pupils with severe learning difficulties commissioned by the Local Authority. The school also manages the Anfield Children’s Centre. Together, we are all working as part of an innovative partnership to serve our pupils, families and local community. Our school is renowned for its welcoming and nurturing ethos. The school has an excellent reputation with parents, parish and the wider community, particularly in regard to our Catholic ethos and inclusive provision for SEND pupils. Here is a promotional video giving a flavour of what to expect at All Saints. https://youtu.be/j3Y7hMMJzBM

About the Role
Temporary, full-time class teacher (KS1), contract ending 31st August 2025. Applications from teachers with experience in K1 and Early Career Teachers would be welcomed. Salary range: Dependent on experience on teachers’ national pay scale. KS1 Essential Requirement:

•  Qualified Teacher status;
•  Teaching degree or equivalent (BA, Bed, PGCE)

As a primary school teacher at All Saints you will be expected to work within the Teacher Standards and expectations of the school:

• Understand the school’s safeguarding procedures and actively promote pupils’ well-being and safety
• develop schemes of work and lesson plans in line with our curriculum objectives.
• facilitate learning by establishing a relationship with pupils, keeping learning resources organised and creating a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• develop and foster the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of all children, according to age, ability and aptitude.
• assess and record pupils’ progress.
• link pupils' knowledge to prior learning and develop it further; challenging and inspiring pupils to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding. Responsibilities
• teaching all areas of the primary curriculum
• engaging fully in curriculum initiatives such as In Harmony music, service learning projects
• taking responsibility for the progress of a mixed ability class
• organising the classroom, learning resources and creating displays to create a positive learning environment
• planning, preparing and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class including pupils with SEND
• motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative lessons
• maintaining discipline and applying School Behaviour policy
• preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development
• meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development
• providing feedback to parents and carers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings as required
• working with others to plan and coordinate work
• deploying Learning Support staff and sharing planning to maximise impact on pupils’ learning
• keeping up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• organising and participating in school events, outings and activities, which may occasionally take place at weekends or in the evening
• working with parents to encourage their involvement in the school and the development of resources for the school
• communicating with SENDCO and other professionals to contribute to reports (such as education welfare officers, social workers and educational psychologists), if required.

Personal Qualities
We would like to appoint dynamic, innovative, resilient teachers committed to securing excellent outcomes for all our pupils and to making a difference to the lives and achievements of all pupils at All Saints. The school and parish community of All Saints offers:
• A caring, safe school and parish with a warm and nurturing ethos rooted in the Catholic faith
• An innovative, dedicated and supportive Leadership Team committed to making a difference to the lives of our children
• Friendly and supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high quality education and experiences for all children
• Happy, well behaved and enthusiastic pupils
• A range of exciting professional development opportunities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment; teaching posts are regulated activities, they are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and are subject to an Enhanced DBS certificate, Barred and Prohibited List Checks and satisfactory references. As part of the safer recruitment process a Pre-employment check – Online search will be carries out on all shortlisted candidates. Skills

• excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• good organisational and time-management skills
• energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, dedication, resilience and self-discipline
• initiative, leadership and supervisory skills and team-working abilities
• imagination, creativity and a sense of humour
• good judgement and an analytical mind Desirable Requirements
• CCRS (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) or studying for this certificate.

How to Apply
Candidates should evidence their strengths through the CES application form and address the person specification. Application forms and person specification can be downloaded from the school website : https://allsaintsanfield.co.uk Visits to the school are strongly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Teresa Tierney by telephone on 0151 263 9562. Shortlisted candidates, prior to interview, will be invited to be observed teaching at All Saints.

Closing Date: Friday 10th May 2024
Short Listing Date: Monday 13th May 2024
Interview Date: Monday 20th May 2024

Recruitment Documents
Job Description: Download Document
Person Specification: Download Document
Application Form: Download Document

Contact Details
All Saints Catholic Primary School
Oakfield
Anfield
L4 2QG

Contact Name: Teresa Tierney
Contact Telephone: 0151 263 9561
Contact e-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.allsaintsanfield.co.uk
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