Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified teacher with a minimum of 2 years teaching experience.
  
• Have a valid Teacher Services Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or a PGCE or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
  
• An enthusiastic and passionate educator
  
• A team player Excellent interpersonal skills with students, colleagues and parents Adventurous, adaptable and excited by new experiences
  

Remuneration Terms and Conditions

• The initial contract is for a period of two years, renewable thereafter.
  
• Remuneration package in line with experience and qualifications, and will be commensurate with the responsibilities of the role.
  
• Benefits include medical insurance and pension
  

• All professional duties including planning, preparation, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum, marking and assessment, giving feedback and reporting.
  
• Maintaining effective communication with parents.
  
• The pastoral care, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all students.
  
• Contributing to the busy life of the school through the co-curricular programme.
  
• Supporting and driving the ethos, aims and values of the school.
  
• Ensuring every child is included and achieves to their full potential.
  
• All staff are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the School’s Code of Conduct.
  

Specific Duties

Teaching & Learning and Assessment

• Plan and prepare learning activities and experiences for all children in line with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum.
  
• Deliver a broad and balanced creative education which enables every child to develop to their maximum potential in a dynamic and caring environment.
  
• Teach all students enthusiastically and to a high standard, according to the educational needs of each individual child.
  
• Create and maintain a well-managed and stimulating class environment which promotes positive learning.
  
• Provide opportunities for the use of digital technology within all areas of the curriculum.
  
• Contribute to the Year Group team planning and organisation.
  
• Establish and manage good relationships with parents/carers as partners in their children's learning.
  
• Continuously assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of every child.
  
• Mark classwork and homework in accordance with the school marking policy.
  
• Communicate and consult with parents regarding the academic, physical, social and emotional development of their children.
  

Pastoral Care and Promoting the Wellbeing of Students:

• Incorporate the School’s mission, aims and core values into your working practice and be a positive role model to others.
  
• Foster the personal, social and emotional development of all students.
  
• guidance and advice to students and parents on educational and social matters.
  
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguard students’ health and safety both on the School premises and during school visits elsewhere.
  

Other Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the busy life of the School through the extra-curricular programme.
  
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and discussions.
  
• Actively participate in school activities and events, such as assemblies, plays, concerts, workshops, sports days, open events, trips and visits and fundraising ventures. Engage in continual self-assessment and keep current with curriculum and educational developments.
  
• Contribute to the continuous cycle of improvement of curriculum, schemes of work and resources within the school.