Job Description

Responsible to:

Head of Dame Bradbury's

Location:

Dame Bradbury's Junior School, Saffron Walden

Role Description

To promote effective learning, appropriate achievement and educational, social and personal progress of all pupils for whom the teacher is designated as being responsible, consistent with the aims of the School and the unique needs of each individual. This role would be equally well suited to a teacher who is early in their career and looking for a school in which to develop their pedagogy or an experienced teacher who wishes to focus on high quality teaching and learning in an innovative way.

This position is to cover a period of maternity leave, commencing in December 2025 until December 2026, or upon return of the current postholder, whichever comes first.

Your Role as a Teacher

At Stephen Perse everyone is a learner. While our pupils enjoy the benefits of a creative and innovative learning environment, our teachers strive to inspire and engage through using a wide range of pedagogical approaches.

We want every teacher to offer the very best in teaching and learning to our students and this will inevitably, and perhaps even increasingly, involve the digital world. We are iPad 1-to-1 from 11 to 18 and our Junior Schools use class sets. We are a leader in the use of digital technology within the classroom and are recognised in the UK as an Apple Distinguished School. This helps us to support our teachers and learners to have an appropriate use of these technologies.

We don't need you to be a fluent or confident user of technology before you start working with us but we will want you to have an agile and ambitious mind-set that is open to adopting new techniques. Training and support are offered on a regular basis as part of formal and informal CPD and is focused on student learning.

Main Responsibilities:

Effective communication and engagement with children, young people and their families and carers.

? Teach the range of subjects in Key Stage 2 especially English and Maths.

? To be an effective Form Teacher.

? Teach consistently high-quality lessons.

? Plan lessons that meet the requirements of the Year group and ability of the pupils.

? Provide clear and accurate reports of pupil progress and targets for improvement through the agreed schedule of ongoing assessment, annual reporting and parent evenings.

? Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers, exchange information, facilitate their support for their child's attendance, access and learning and support home to school and community links.

? Provide advice and guidance to parents as required and appropriate.

? Provide support and encouragement to children.

Child and young person development

? Fulfil all of the responsibilities and duties required by Stephen Perse policies

? Develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the areas of teaching and pupil support for which the post-holder is responsible.

? Plan work to meet the learning needs of allocated pupils in a consistent and effective way.

? Use appropriate differentiated teaching and classroom management strategies to motivate pupils and enable each individual to progress.

? Monitor the progress of pupils for whom the post holder is responsible, set expectations and support pupils progress towards achieving their next steps.

? Maintain appropriate records to demonstrate progress made by pupils.

? Work within Stephen Perse agreed Behaviour, Rewards and Sanctions policy to anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence.

? Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.

Teaching responsibilities:

? Be a role model for students.

? Complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking and support of students recording on the MIS system (iSAMs).

? Prioritise and manage time effectively, ensuring continued professional development in line with the role.

? Follow the school policies and procedures.

? Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom support.

? Maintain discipline in accordance with the school procedures, and to encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework.

? Updating professional knowledge and expertise as appropriate to keep up to date with developments in teaching practice and methodology.

? Be guided by the Teaching Standards at all times in school.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child

? Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people that you are responsible for and come into contact with.

? Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security.

? Be able to recognise when a child or young person is in danger or at risk of harm, and take action to protect him/her.

? Have an awareness and basic knowledge where appropriate of the most recent legislation.

Supporting transitions

? Provide all required documentation and evidence to ensure effective transition between classes and schools.

? Maintain appropriate records, both academic and medical, and inform management and administrative staff of any changes to circumstances.

? Listen to concerns, recognise and take account of signs of change in attitudes and behaviour.

? Support pupils, parents and staff with school events and opportunities.

Multi-agency working

? Show an awareness and knowledge of the range of other agencies/professionals that are available to support the achievement and progress of pupils.

? Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals to support pupil achievement and welfare.

? Work in a team context - forging and sustaining relationships across agencies and respecting the contribution of others working with children, young people and families.

Sharing information

? Work with other staff in planning, evaluating and adjusting learning activities as appropriate.

? Use clear language to communicate information unambiguously to others including children, young people, their families and carers.

? Liaise between senior staff/teaching staff and teaching assistants in Stephen Perse.

? Attend staff meetings, open and INSET days.

? Participate fully in professional development activities to develop practice further, sharing the learning from these as appropriate.

? Make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of Stephen Perse.

Administration/Other

? Organise, manage and maintain an appropriate learning environment and resources.

? Be responsible for the pastoral care of the class and maintain the attendance register accurately.

? Undertake a reasonable allocation of in school hour duties and an after-school club.

? Fulfil all of the requirements and duties set out in the current pay and conditions documents relating to the conditions of employment of teachers.

? Achieve any performance criteria or targets arising from Stephen Perse's performance management arrangements.

Equalities

? Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the aims of the Equality Policy Statement.

General Responsibilities

? Act as an excellent ambassador for Stephen Perse at all times.

? Build and maintain good working relationships with all Stephen Perse colleagues.

? Assist as necessary in other Stephen Perse areas at peak times.

?Work at all times towards the aims and goals of Stephen Perse and any individual objectives and targets you may have agreed.

? Contribute and support the wider Co-Curricular enrichment programme, trips and as required, with additional school related events.

? Proactively identify areas for improvements within Stephen Perse.

?Actively promote Stephen Perse Equal Opportunities Policy, encouraging staff awareness and participation in all areas.

? Act in accordance with the Data Protection principles at all times.

?Adhere at all times to Stephen Perse operational and employment policies and procedures.

? Take care of your own health and safety and that of people who may be affected by what you do (or do not do).

?Cooperate with others on health and safety, and not interfere with, or misuse, anything provided for your health, safety or welfare.

? Follow the training you have received when using any work items Stephen Perse has provided.

? Adhere to Stephen Perse's Privacy Notice and ensure private and confidential data is kept secure and disposed of in the appropriate manner.

This job description is not necessarilycomprehensive and the position holder will be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post.

Terms and conditions

All appointments for Stephen Perse are subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure and barring service (DBS) checks, suitability to work with children checks, online checks, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a medical questionnaire and proof of qualifications.

Hours of work

Part-time, working 80% on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

Salary

The successful candidate will be remunerated at the appropriate point on the Stephen Perse teaching scale, which is in excess of the state sector teaching scale.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Benefits:

Canteen Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 03/10/2025