Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher

Contract/Hours of work: Full Time

Salary: MPS (ECT’s welcome)

Location:

Our Lady of the Rosary Primary school

Davhulme Road

Davyhulme

Manchester

M41 7DS

Line Management: Accountable to Headteacher

Key contacts:

H. Groves

headteacher@ourladyrosary.co.uk

K. Lucas

Admin@ourladyrosary.co.uk

Visits to Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School are encouraged and strongly recommended.

Please contact Mrs K Lucas to organise

0161 748 4626 admin@ourladyrosary.co.uk

for further details and application form.

Key responsibilities:

The following is typical of duties the post holder will perform; however, it is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar level and nature may be required from time to time.

1. Christian Ethos

To work with the Headteacher and colleagues in creating, inspiring and embodying the Christian ethos and culture of this Roman Catholic school, securing its Mission Statement with all members of the school community and ensuring an environment for teaching and learning that empowers both staff and students to achieve their highest potential.

• • To attend, take part in and lead acts of collective worship in accordance with the Governing Body’s policy.
  • To implement the policy of the Governing Body on Religious Education.
  • To ensure that pupils have a safe and caring environment both in school and on out of school activities.
  • To foster good relationships with all members of the school and local community including parents.
  • To promote the school and all it stands for.
  • To celebrate the successes of the school at every opportunity
  • To act as a model of professional conduct and presentation, demonstrating high personal standards of expertise and commitment

2. Teaching and Learning

Within the context of a , the search for excellence pursued through teaching and learning takes place in the context of the individual needs and aspirations of the pupils as God’s children.

• To participate in long term planning and reviewing for the school and to carry out such medium and short term planning
• To teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to them including the setting and marking of work to be carried out in school and elsewhere.
• To manage the classroom effectively to develop a purposeful and stimulating learning environment.
• To manage pupil behaviour in a positive and effective manner.
• To review programmes of work, teaching materials and methods in liaison with co-ordinators and other colleagues.
• To assess, record and report all the development, progress and attainment of pupils having regard to the curriculum of the school for teaching and evaluating, as required by the school’s policies.
• To set targets for individual pupils as required.
• To make records and reports on the personal and social needs of the pupils, communicate and consult with parents, cooperate with persons or bodies outside the school and participate in meetings as necessary.
• To promote the general progress and well being, including the provision of guidance on educational and social matters, of individual pupils and any class or group assigned to him/her.

3. The Teacher as a Professional

In a , the responsibility of each teacher is to assist the Headteacher in the leadership of a faith community for whom Christ is the model. In the teaching and management of staff, their unique contribution as individuals, valued and loved by God, should be recognised.

• To contribute to a climate of mutual support, in which self confidence and self-esteem can grow and to work as a member of a team.
• To be committed to personal professional development and to participate in the school’s system of performance management
• To contribute as appropriate to the professional development of colleagues.
• To participate in meetings with other staff to review curricular, pastoral and organisational and administrative matters affecting the school.
• To supervise and support the work of teaching and learning assistants including volunteers.
• To take part in the induction of students undertaking school practice if necessary.
• To supervise pupils outside the classroom as required by the Headteacher and within the Conditions of Employment.

4. Resource Management

In a , the relationship between the Statement and the deployment of all staff, finance, resources, time and energy should reflect the Christian aims of the school community and the needs of all pupils.

• To manage materials and equipment for lessons to ensure minimal damage, wastage or loss.
• To provide a purposeful, safe and tidy working environment that celebrates achievement and success.

5. Specific Responsibilities

To lead and co-ordinate an area of the curriculum as required, except in the ECT year, the Subject Leader will:

• take a leading role, with the support of the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, in monitoring and developing the quality of the teaching and learning of the curriculum area/s throughout the school.
• monitor standards in the curriculum area/s throughout the school.
• disseminate information regarding Early Learning Goals, National Curriculum and other educational developments to colleagues, as appropriate.
• provide guidance and support to colleagues.
• develop and maintain liaison with subject leaders for other subjects, at different Key Stages and with other organisations.
• contribute to staff meeting agenda items where aspects of co-ordination and leadership are required.
• support the Headteacher in communicating information about the curriculum area for parents and governors.
• monitor and review current Curriculum Policy Statements and make recommendations for development.
• develop curriculum policy statements and guidelines for the teaching and learning of their curriculum area/s.
• monitor and evaluate curriculum planning (long, medium and short term), assessment and record keeping.

• Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to all CAT-wide policies and procedures.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils.
• Demonstrate commitment to the Equal Opportunities Policy, to work positively and inclusively with colleagues.
• Work flexibly in the interests of the service (this may include undertaking other duties provided that these are appropriate to the employee’s background, skills and abilities or attending events outside of normal working hours, with notice and upon agreement).
• Occasional travel between different sites of Emmaus CAT as required (all schools are within the Salford Diocese covering Manchester, Stockport, Trafford, Tameside and Oldham).
• Actively participate in performance reviews at regular intervals in accordance with CAT-wide procedures.
• Undertake training courses organised by the CAT where these will assist in the carrying out of the above duties, develop skills which may be required to fulfil those duties in the future or are required to fulfil legal requirements.
• Demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct as defined in the Emmaus CAT Code of Conduct Policy.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection. Reporting any and all concerns to an appropriate person as soon as they arise.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
• Participate and take an active role in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Support the profile of the CAT with key stakeholders, local, national and international bodies and professional sectors.
• Work as part of a team to support colleagues and contribute to the vision and mission of the CAT

Safeguarding

• Draw attention to best practice in Emmaus CAT to support other schools and encourage links with local agencies that may deliver additional resources to the schools or families.
• Assist with and ensure that all schools comply with safer recruitment procedures and that induction includes a specific focus on safeguarding.
• Emmaus CAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times. You will be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children with whom you come into contact, in accordance with the CAT’s and the school’s safeguarding policies. The post holder is required to obtain a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Assist with ensuring that schools implement the equality, diversity and inclusion strategy ensuring that every learner in the CAT has a positive experience.
• Look outward to other education settings in seeking to ensure best practice is maintained in all Emmaus CAT schools and settings.
• To support, recruit, manage, develop and motivate a committed, effective and diverse workforce that understands its roles and enables and promotes high quality learning.
• To ensure the development of positive solutions to achieving diversity, dignity and equality in all aspects of service delivery and engagement with the broader community.

General

• Actively contribute to and promote the overall ethos and values of each school and the wider CAT.
• Maintain consistently high standards of professional conduct, tact and diplomacy at all times in dealing with pupils, parents, staff and colleagues, external agencies and any other visitors to the school or Emmaus CAT.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and exercise discretion with regard to staff/pupil information and the CAT’s business at all times.
• Act as an ambassador for the Diocese, schools and the wider CAT within the local community and beyond, ensure that the ethos and values of Emmaus CAT are promoted and upheld at all times.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks and responsibilities requested by the Emmaus CAT Board, CEO or Trust Central Executive team which fall within the scope of the post.
• Display resilience, motivation and commitment to support Emmaus CAT schools and being of service to the Diocese of Salford and its Catholic Community.
• Be flexible and proactive in meeting the needs of the CAT.
• Emmaus CAT and its employees are expected to support the Catholic aims and visions of the CAT, however, there is no requirement to be a practicing Catholic.

Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the school website

Closing date: Wednesday 20^th May

Shortlisting: Thursday 21^st May

Interviews will take place: Tuesday 9^th June

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to

K. Lucas at admin@ourladyrosary.co.uk

0161 748 4626