- Be passionate about learning and keen to develop professionally.
- Value and promote student voice within learning experiences.
- Have recent KS1 experience.
- Be committed to a holistic approach to education.
- Have successful experience of, and a commitment to, inquiry-based learning.
- Understand and embrace the benefits of working collaboratively with colleagues.As well as sharing our values, the ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experiences:
- Several years demonstrable teaching experience.
- Good honours degree + PGCE primary (QTS) or equivalent.
- Proven track record of being an excellent teacher in own classroom.
- Ability to establish successful relationships with pupils, parents and staff. If you share our vision and are reflective, hard-working, forward-thinking and keen to grow with our community, we would very much like to hear from you. Please see the attached job info pack for a detailed description of the duties involved in this role, as well as a person specification of our ideal candidate. To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Sunday 21 April 2024.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
To read more about King Alfred's diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.
All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and conviction can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.
Lower School KS1 Classroom Teacher - London, United Kingdom - King Alfred School
Description
Lower School KS1 Classroom Teacher to start September 2024 – full time
The King Alfred School is looking for an ambitious and talented KS1 teacher to join our Lower School staff from September 2024. At King Alfred we are fortunate to have the freedom to be able to value the progress young people make in all areas, and to create an exciting learning experience that is true to our own principles and values.
The successful candidate will: