KS1 Form Teacher from September 2024
Oakhyrst Grange School
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Oakhyrst Grange School pay scale. Salary subject to experience and qualification
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2024
- Apply by:
- 20 March 2024
Job overview
Oakhyrst Grange School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. At this school we respect and value all children and are committed to providing a caring, friendly and safe environment for our pupils so that they can learn in a relaxed and secure atmosphere. We believe that every pupil should be able to participate in all school activities in an enjoyable and safe environment and be protected from harm. This is the responsibility of every adult employed by, or invited to deliver services at Oakhyrst Grange School. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard all who access school and promote the welfare of all of our pupils by protecting them from physical, sexual and emotional abuse, neglect and bullying.
The position: KS1 Form Teacher from September 2024
Candidates with QTS or recently graduated PGCE or Post Graduate status all welcome to apply.
Responsible to:
The successful candidate will be responsible to the Head and Board of Management.
- To teach such lessons, subjects and activities as required by the school’s curriculum.
- To liaise with members of staff responsible for other subjects, to ensure that the children have correct equipment and clothing and are aware of any additional practice or homework, which results from those lessons.
- To attend staff Inset training days. To attend regular staff meetings and additional meetings as required.
- To oversee the pastoral care of the pupils, and the day-to-day organisation of the Form including morning and afternoon registration.
- To monitor pupil’s progress and conduct. To record pupils’ awards, rewards and sanctions. To keep clear records on the school portal.
- To communicate with parents and/or carers as appropriate and to lead the “meet the teacher” meeting at the end of the previous school year and relevant parents evenings during the year.
- To write regular reports as required under the school’s reporting policy.
- To ensure a safe, stimulating and appropriate learning & teaching environment in the Form room. To display the children’s work to good effect.
- To escort the Form to and from events and activities where appropriate.
- To submit Curriculum Plans as required by the school’s planning and assessment policy. To set and mark classwork and homework regularly and in detail.
- To carry out supervisory duties at break and lunch times for the whole school. To be in charge of a lunch table.
- To cover when required for absent colleagues.
- All teachers are expected to attend the main school functions such as open days, plays / concerts, carol service and Prize Giving.
- To assist with or run individually an after school club or activity(ies)
Responsibilities:
In addition:
To suitably qualified applicants there may be the future opportunity to co-ordinate a subject within the school’s curriculum.
Personal Profile:
The successful candidate will be:
- A graduate teacher or Early Careers Teacher with a post graduate teaching qualification
- Enthusiastic and willing to ‘go the extra mile’
- Articulate
- A class teacher of proven high ability or references that indicate potential
- IT literate
- Experienced in pupil target setting
- Dedicated to school improvement
- Committed to a culture of self improvement, especially in areas of healthy living and well-being
- Willing to co-operate with the Head & Board of Management
He or she will have:
- An ability to preserve and enhance the school family ethos.
- A proven track record to date
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to relate well to children and all members of staff.
- The personality and interpersonal skills to gain the respect and co-operation of the parents
- A sense of humour
Annual Salary:
- Oakhyrst Grange pay scale. Salary subject to experience and qualification.
- The position is currently pensionable with the TPP.
- There is a 25% remission of fees for staff children educated at Oakhyrst Grange.
Details Required:
- Fully completed application form
- Covering letter
- Full CV
- 2 references prior to interview upon request
- Copies of DBS checks, DfE number, qualification certificates etc. will be required at interview along with three proofs of identity for a school DBS check.
About Oakhyrst Grange School
Oakhyrst Grange School is a preparatory day school for boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 11.
The school was established in 1950 and moved to its present premises in Caterham, Surrey in 1957. Since September 1973 the school has been administered by a non-profit making trust.
Standing in five acres of beautiful open countryside and woodland and surrounded by the Green Belt, the School enjoy s a unique and inspiring setting, nestling amongst the Surrey Hills.
The School has a wide and imaginative curriculum, and combines the best of traditional teaching with innovative and up to date ideas and computer based learning methods . Small class sizes and an excellent teacher/pupil ratio enable pupils to work at their own rate and capabilities whilst being encouraged to meet new challenges and stretch themselves academically.
Pupils secure offers of places at a variety of prominent senior schools, with many receiving academic, all-rounder, music, sports and art scholarships.
Oakhyrst provides many sporting opportunities and particularly high standards have been reached in swimming, cross-country, football, judo and athletics, where ISA National level has been achieved. The pupils complete in many inter house, inter school and area competitions. On site facilities include a modern heated indoor swimming pool, all weather tennis, netball, hockey and 5-a-side court, multi-purpose sports field, woodland cross-country course and fully equipped gymnasium.
Music and drama play a large part in the life of the school. Children learn a wide variety of instruments both within school hours and as part of the extra-curricular activities provided. They also perform at regular concerts and music festivals as part of one of the school’s ensembles, including those featuring the clarinet, violin, trumpet, flute and guitar. Oakhyrst’s large and popular choir can also be heard regularly and children of all ages get a taste of perform on stage in school productions throughout the year.
In addition to the curriculum, the pupils can also enjoy an extensive range of clubs and activities.
Academic excellence is encouraged and achieved, with the emphasis placed on ensuring that every child attains his or her individual potential and that specific talents are identified and nurtured . An Oakhyrst education helps children to develop into thoughtful, caring and confident young people.
Charitable status. Oakhyrst Grange School Educational Trust is a Registered Charity, number 325043.
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