Key Stage 2 Teacher

St Mary’s Hall is seeking an exceptional candidate with a proven track record of teaching and professional expertise at Key Stage 2. A keen interest in the subject development of science, RE and IT would be an advantage. St Mary’s Hall is a Roman Catholic boarding and day community with high standards of academic achievement. The successful candidate will also fully understand the commitment required of all staff in a busy co-educational boarding school.

Reporting to: Headmaster 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities 

Overview:

• To nurture the individual child and promote the development of the whole person (body, mind and spirit) within the Ignatian tradition and Jesuit ethos of the school;

• To positively and actively promote the Mission and Identity of Stonyhurst St. Mary’s Hall;

• To be a skilful, energetic and committed classroom practitioner, expecting and maintaining high standards;

• Maintain a safe learning environment;

• Provide children with opportunities to develop their physical, emotional and intellectual skills through a wide range of activities that encourage independent and collaborative work;

• To set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;

• To relate well to, and engage, pupils of the preparatory school age range;

• To work in a spirit of cooperation with colleagues;

• To regularly help to review, monitor and evaluate departmental policies and their effective delivery;

• To plan, prepare and teach high quality lessons which meet the full range of pupil’s learning needs within the class;

• To liaise with parents/carers, informing them of the progress, achievement and well-being of their children;

• Liaise with key staff (e.g SENCO) to identify areas of support and continuously monitor development;

• To set class and individual targets, recognising a range of abilities and dispositions, and to regularly monitor the development of the pupils, amending targets and approach appropriately;

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children;

• To attend academic and pastoral departmental and whole school meetings, taking a share in school duties and activities;

• To engage in continuous professional development and attend whole school training such as INSET;

• Mark and assess the relevant subject areas;

• Set and maintain high expectations of behaviour and positive attitudes to learning, establishing clear rules and routines within the classroom and promoting good and courteous behaviour both in the classroom and around the school.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and conscientious teacher. They will have strong communication skills and the ability to build good relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. The Class Teacher will have a strong commitment to the College’s mission and identity as set out in the College Mission Statement, and they should also be able to demonstrate all of the following:

• Ability to adapt, work flexibly and work under pressure;

• Excellent communication, organisation and presentation skills;

• Ability to engage, motivate and challenge pupils, setting and maintaining high standards of behaviour and attitudes to learning;

• Ability to build positive, professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and key individuals;

• Demonstrate excellent knowledge and understanding of the curriculum;

• Have proven experience of excellent teaching practices;

• Ability to assess individual pupil’s learning needs and set appropriate targets for improvement;

• Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and practice of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to working with and the protection of children;

• Displays a commitment to continuous professional development;

• Be sympathetic to the values of Stonyhurst and St. Mary’s Hall.

In addition the successful candidate must:

• Be entitled to work and reside in the UK;

• Have an excellent employment record

• Have excellent references

• Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people

• Hold a relevant teaching degree.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.