Primary Cover Teacher

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and flexible primary teacher who enjoys working with children across all ages from Reception to Year 6. The candidate will not have ownership of their own class, but will form strong relationships with all pupils in the school by supporting core subject classes and providing floating cover support. It will also be an expectation to sometimes work with children who require interventions or to lead booster groups in preparation for 11+ exams.

We would be particularly keen to speak with individuals interested in leading PE and Sport across the school and developing our current provision through co-ordinating competitive fixtures and introducing innovative new ideas and/or individuals with the ability to teach Spanish.

About the School

The Lyceum School is a growing independent prep school for 130 boys and girls aged 4 to 11. Founded in 1997, the school is well known for its equal emphasis on the arts and academics. The Lyceum provides rigorous pastoral care that places pupils' well-being at the heart of all we do. We provide a topic-based curriculum which allows our teachers to plan creative schemes of work that draw on their own knowledge and passions of the children. Recognising our location in the hub of the city, we have recently launched a STEAM curriculum and we are pioneering education around computing and engineering in the primary setting. Music is also at the heart of our school, with a host of specialist teachers and almost every child playing at least 1 instrument from the age of 4. We celebrate and embrace the diversity, skills and talents of our team and build this into our curriculum. We especially welcome applicants who can bring their own individual interests and qualities to the school. 

The Lyceum is part of a larger family of nursery, prep and senior schools called Dukes Education. Dukes Education provides certified CPD opportunities for staff at all levels. Dukes’ vision is to create a family of unique and extraordinary schools who support one another whilst maintaining their own identity.

Job Description

The role

• To plan, teach and deliver lessons across the school in partnership with class teachers from Reception to Year 6.
• To show strong classroom management and behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.
• To maintain a positive and supportive learning environment that promotes physical development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• To monitor and evaluate student progress and provide feedback to pupils and teachers as required.
• To collaborate with other school staff to support the school's vision and values.
• To keep accurate records of attendance, behaviour, and achievement.

Desirable

• To lead PE and Sport across the school.
• To support with wider school PE/Sport CPD.
• To plan and organise a calendar of sports fixtures and events.
• To book sports facilities and transportation where appropriate.
• To review and adapt the PE curriculum.
• To ensure all PE equipment is properly maintained and stored.
• To ensure all activities are safe, fun, and inclusive for all pupils.

Other

• To attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development opportunities as required.
• To adhere to school policies and procedures.
• To work flexibly and contribute to the positive way of life in a busy, exciting, and thriving school.
• To possess a sense of fun and a team player mindset.

Example day

The timetable will be discussed during interview and is flexible for the right candidate.

An example day might look like:

• 8.00 – 8.30am - Breakfast club/Sports club
• 08:30 – 10:30 – Lesson Cover
• 11:00 – 12:30 – Lesson Cover
• 12:30 – 13.30 – Lunch
• 13:30 – 15.30 – Lesson Cover/PE Teaching/Sports Fixture
• 15:45 – 16:45 – After School Club 

Safeguarding Responsibilities

• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons with regard to safeguarding procedures
• To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety both when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in activities elsewhere
• To support in the provision of high-quality care and education for the children in the school; to fulfil legal and statutory requirements
• To implement all school policies and procedures, and report to the appropriate teacher any incidents of disruptive or unacceptable behaviour of pupils that may not be known to the main teaching staff
• To comply with all school policies - particularly those on Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Acceptable Use, Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Lyceum School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and checks with previous employers.