Primary Class Teacher - Year 1 (maternity cover)

Wren Academy Finchley is an inclusive, comprehensive school, welcoming students and staff from all faiths and none. As an all-through Church of England Academy, we are inspired by an encounter between Jesus and a tax collector called Zacchaeus. We believe that fairness, kindness and walking humbly with God (Micah 6:8) are the keys to full flourishing for all.

Our Christian values are relatable to all students and staff, whatever their beliefs and personal convictions and provide a moral compass for helping students become the best version of themselves in both character and academic progress. To achieve this goal, we are conscious that good learning and behavioural habits should be taught. We use our ‘6Rs’ framework to unite our Christian Vision with our ambition for academic progress by developing habits in students so that they can learn these superpowers.

Job Purpose

To create an inspiring and dynamic learning environment, where all children can learn and make progress reaching their fullest potential. To support the academy improvement plan initiatives, led by the Head Teacher, to ensure the continued development of the school. The job description should be read alongside the range of professional standards for Qualified Teachers.

Responsibilities

Learning and Teaching

Plan and prepare high quality lessons

Use the school policies and the new National Curriculum to set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor progress towards these targets

Teach high quality lessons that meet the needs of all children within the class, and facilitate excellent learning and progress

Regularly provide feedback to children in accordance with the school policy

Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of children

Ensure the effective deployment of classroom support

Effectively use ICT to support teaching and learning

Plan and deliver a smooth transition between year groups

Prepare and uphold a positive learning environment

Prepare children for any National assessments

Person Specification

Professional Skills and Ability

Possess a good degree and QTS

Experience of teaching in a range of year groups (ECTS welcome to apply)

Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students to become effective, self directed learners

Have the skills and proven track record to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children

Ability to use technology to enhance teaching and learning

Experience in using data to inform planning and future developments

Experience in monitoring and evaluating lessons

Ability to communicate with pupils, with parents and other professionals

Knowledge of use of data systems to support target setting, review and tracking of children’s progress and the use of data to support teacher planning

Be able to support and role model on delivery of school ethos and policies.

Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and opportunities of the primary curriculum.

Show evidence of having developed the learning capacity of students.

Show evidence of continued professional development.

Have relevant experience of working in comprehensive and multicultural environments.

Demonstrate the ability to set up and operate effective self-evaluation systems.

Apply today!