PRIMROSE LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL LOWER KS2 CLASS TEACHER APPLICATION PACK. September 2017

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1 LOWER KS2 CLASS TEACHER APPLICATION PACK September 2017 Headteacher: Catherine Holmes Chair of Governors: James Fasey Primrose Lane Primary School Westwood Way Boston Spa Wetherby LS23 6DX tel: website: 1

2 CONTENTS Letter from the Headteacher All about us - Our aims The facts... All about you - Application information Job Description Person Specification 2

3 February 2017 Dear Prospective Applicant Appointment of Lower KS2 Class Teacher Thank you for your interest in our school. We look forward to receiving your application. Primrose Lane is a successful foundation school which prides itself on its positive attitude to pupils and their families, the caring relationships and happy atmosphere within school and the high standards we seek to achieve in all areas of the curriculum. We work hard to help all children achieve well within a happy, caring environment. We enjoy working collaboratively with our colleagues from The Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership of which we are a member. We are looking for a fantastic, experienced class teacher who is committed to taking a creative, child-centred approach to teaching and learning; a colleague who can develop excellent practice in lower key stage 2. Working in a successful school is tremendously hard work, yet rewarding and great fun. There are many opportunities for professional development. Our children are well behaved, enthusiastic and love to learn. The staff team are incredibly hard working and 100% committed; team work is highly valued. In putting this pack together I hope you gain further background information about our school and are inspired to join us. Further information can also be gained from our school website: The recruitment process is as follows: The completed forms must be returned to the school by 12:00pm on Friday 24 th February You will be contacted by telephone if we would like to see you for an interview. If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 28 th February please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Interviews will be held week beginning Monday 27th February As well as the interview you will be asked to undertake a teaching activity with a group of suitably aged children. You will be given more details of this if you are called for interview. 3

4 Primrose Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our Safer Recruitment procedure, short listed candidates are required to bring to their interview, documents to confirm identify, name, date of birth and address. The successful applicant will be required to hold an up-to-date Enhanced DBS. The best way to get a feel for Primrose Lane Primary School is to come and visit us. I would be delighted to meet you and show you around our wonderful school. Please ring the office to arrange a time for you to visit, or me directly on holmesc@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk. In the meantime, thank you again for your interest and I wish you the very best of luck with your application. With best wishes, C Holmes Catherine Holmes Headteacher 4

5 All about us Our school vision is encapsulated in our mission, purpose and values. Mission: to provide excellent learning for all Purpose: to enable every child to grow and develop and achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives Values: respect and care for each other encourage each other to be the best we can be have pride in who we are and what we do be part of our community have fun and enjoy school At Primrose Lane Primary School it is our intention to create an engaging and secure learning environment in which children are highly motivated, happy, eager to learn and are provided with fantastic learning experiences within a rich, broad-balanced curriculum that inspires them. Our staff aim to establish trusting and respectful relationships between themselves and the children. In such a setting we hope our pupils will grow in independence and confidence, whilst developing an awareness and respect for social, moral, cultural and religious values. We have high expectations for all our children and encourage them to attain the highest standards of which they are capable. Our aim is to provide an inclusive quality education for children of all abilities through working in partnership with parents, governors and the community, and this summarises the way we all work together to do our best for the children. We aim to keep children s needs at the heart of every decision we make. 5

6 The facts... Primrose Lane Primary School is an average sized, foundation school providing education for children from three to eleven years of age. Although most of the children attending Primrose Lane live in the immediate area, a number of families living further afield in the nearby villages also choose Primrose Lane for their children. The school is set in extensive and beautiful grounds close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive village located in a rural setting on the outskirts of the City of Leeds. Primrose Lane is a well resourced school. The accommodation has undergone extensive refurbishment over recent years and this has had a positive impact in creating a quality learning environment for pupils and staff. We have ample playgrounds and two adventure playgrounds. These, along with three fields and an environmental area are surrounded by shrubs and trees and enclosed with fencing to make the Primrose Lane site a safe, interesting and varied environment for children to learn and play. There is a friendly, family atmosphere within the school and there are close links with the local community through families, the PTA (Parents and Teachers Association), Governors and various local groups. We are a founding member of the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of nine like minded schools. The Partnership is a Cooperative Educational Trust, enabling each school to keep its unique identity and autonomy, whilst simultaneously working closely together to benefit our children, young people and communities. All our classrooms are a good size Our spacious staffroom Staff workroom 6

7 All about you Application Information 1. Salary The salary will be Main Scale or Upper Pay Scale depending on your previous experience 2. Recruitment process When completing your application form please follow these guidelines: you may choose to provide your details by hand or use a computer, but please complete all sections in black ink please submit only the application form and your letter of application. Do not submit a CV instead of an application form. please ensure you include an address for both referees please make sure that your letter of application is no more than two sides of A4 paper Please either return your completed application for the attention of the headteacher (marking your envelope Strictly Private & Confidential) or submit your application electronically by to holmesc@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk Please ensure that your application arrives no later than noon on Friday 24 th February You will be contacted by telephone if we would like to see you for an interview. This will be followed by a confirmation . If you have not heard from us by Tuesday 28 th February please assume that your application has not been successful. Interviews will be held week beginning 27 th February. In your letter of application please tell us about: Your relevant experience Your philosophy of teaching and learning Which areas of the curriculum you would be able to lead and how you would do this What you can offer that will have a positive impact on Primrose Lane. It is very helpful if candidates illustrate points with examples from their own experience. Please remember your letter of application must be no more than 2 sides of A4 paper and no smaller than font size Other information The successful applicant will have a class responsibility for either our Y3 or Y4 class, with have a half day release for PPA time. The successful applicant will also lead a curriculum subject area across the school The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory medical report, current DBS enhanced clearance, GTC membership and relevant academic qualifications. In promoting equal opportunities, applications from all sections of the community are welcomed. 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. As part of our Safer Recruitment procedure, short listed candidates are required to bring to interview, original documents to confirm: Identity ideally photographic such as a passport or driving licence Evidence of qualifications The selection panel and I very much look forward to hearing from you. 7

8 DIMENSIONS Responsibility for: Pupils Lower KS2 Staff Teaching Assistant Job description Class Teacher PURPOSE OF JOB To facilitate and encourage learning which enables students to achieve high standards; to share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all students. The Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of Teachers as set out in Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. The postholder will be expected to undertake duties in line with the Teaching Standards for qualified teachers and uphold these standards in addition to the professional code of the National College for Teaching and Leadership for England. RESPONSIBILITIES Teaching Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach Be aware of pupils capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject) If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners progress and levels of attainment Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils progress Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate Participate in arrangements for tests and assessments within the remit of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document 8

9 Behaviour and Safety Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self control and independence of all learners Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures Team working and collaboration Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them Contribute to the selection and professional development of other teachers and support staff including the induction and assessment of new teachers, teachers serving induction periods and where appropriate threshold assessments Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school Cover for absent colleagues within the remit of the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions document Fulfil wider professional responsibilities Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils achievements and wellbeing using school systems/processes as appropriate Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Administration Register the attendance of and supervise learners, before, during or after school sessions as appropriate Participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within the remit of the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document Professional development Take responsibility for your own professional development and keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects you teach Share corporate responsibility for the implementation of school policies and practices 9

10 Other Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils progress, attainment and well being, refining your approaches where necessary, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your appraisal Proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the Appraisal Regulations 2013 To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which you teach, and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the headteacher Supplementary job description Post Threshold Teacher Post threshold teachers must fulfil the job description of a class teacher, in addition to: a. being highly competent in all elements of the relevant standards b. making a contribution to the school which is both substantial and sustained as exemplified and defined below. (a) that the teacher is highly competent in all elements of the relevant standards; eg performance which is not only good but also good enough to provide coaching and mentoring to other teachers, give advice to them and demonstrate to them effective teaching practice and how to make a wider contribution to the work of the school, in order to help them meet the relevant standards and develop their teaching practice and (b) that the teacher s achievements and contribution to an educational setting or settings are substantial eg of real importance, validity or value to the school; play a critical role in the life of the school; provide a role model for teaching and learning; make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil standards; take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development and use the outcomes effectively to improve pupils learning and the effectiveness of staff and colleagues. and (b) that the teacher s achievements and contribution to an educational setting or settings are sustained eg maintained continuously over a period of time at least 2 years. Have met appraisal objectives and shown their expertise has grown over the relevant period and is consistently good to outstanding. highly competent performance is assessed as having excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, skill and understanding of the Teachers standards. substantial achievements and contribution to the school are significant, not just in raising standards of teaching and learning in their own classroom, or with groups of children, but also in making a significant wider contribution to the school, which impacts on pupil progress and the effectiveness of staff and colleagues. sustained usually have two consecutive successful appraisal reports in this school and have made good progress towards their objectives during this period. Have shown their expertise has grown over the relevant period and is consistently good to outstanding. 10

11 P E R S O N S P E C I F I C A T I O N POST TITLE: Class Teacher Primrose Lane Primary School ATTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL (A) DESIRABLE (B) HOW IDENTIFIED RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Successful teaching experience (or teaching practices) within lower KS2 and/or KS1 or upper KS2 A sound knowledge of planning, assessing and recording An understanding of how children learn and the importance of an effective learning environment Experience of teaching the full range of ability Management of classroom support Experience in working as a member of a team Application Form Interview References EDUCATION AND TRAINING Qualified Teacher Status Willingness of developing professionally through In Service Training (INSET) Competent with ICT Knowledge of the curriculum and its underlying principles Application Form SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS Effective classroom teacher who is committed to excellence Clear philosophy of primary practice, current thought and legislation An understanding of active learning and creativity within the curriculum Commitment to Equal Opportunities A good grasp of classroom organisation and management Positive approach to behaviour management strategies Understanding of and provision for all aspects of inclusion Ability to deliver personalised learning Ability to self-appraise A willingness to develop a curriculum subject area throughout the School Experience of working with pupils with special needs / additional learning needs Application Form Interview References ANY ADDITIONAL FACTORS Supportive of Parental Involvement Willingness to contribute fully to the life of the school, including extra-curricular activities Enthusiasm, energy and commitment A good communicator Integrity and reliability A sense of humour An area of special expertise Application Form Interview Note to applicants: You will only be short listed from the details in the application form if you meet all the criteria ranked as A. If a large number of applications are received, only those who also meet the criteria ranked B will be short listed. 10