Jobs at Banda School

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Oversee the teaching of History throughout the school
• Chair regular departmental meetings and oversee all teachers in the History Department
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that demonstrate variety, pace and challenge to all pupils
• Promote the subject using assemblies and displays etc.
• Promote core values and safeguarding
• Use school behaviour systems
• Foster effective relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents
• Plan, implement and monitor the History Curriculum from Years 1 - 8
• Embed and develop the Curriculum in line with the most recent CE Specification
• Track pupil progress and report as required to Senior Leadership
• Prepare and support pupils in their scholarship applications to secondary schools
• Enter pupils in the annual Townsend Warner History Prize
• Control the department budget
• Work with the Lower School and other departments
• Administrative tasks associated with maintaining and raising the profile of the History Department, including but not limited to: displays, trips, department information
• Lead and organise trips
• To undertake any other administrative duties in respect of your employment as required by the Head Teacher.
• Keep up to date with educational developments and be committed to Continual Personal and Professional Development.
• The candidate may also be required to take on the role of a form tutor

The Person

Essential for the Role:

• A degree in History or an equivalent/applicable subject
• A teaching qualification
• A passion for teaching History
• A strong command of written and spoken English
• Strong digital literacy and ICT competency
• Experience of planning, implementing and reflecting on whole Schemes of Work
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC)
• Be adaptable, proactive and willingness to give and receive constructive criticism

Desirable but not essential

• Experience of teaching the Common Entrance Specification
• Experience of teaching abroad
• Previous Middle Leadership Experience and/or experience of being a Line Manager
• Experience leading professional development
• Experience of using iPads (or other tablets) and Virtual Learning platforms to support teaching and learning

Closing date: 17 June 2022

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Main Duties:

• To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all children in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
• To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
• To manage your Class Assistant within the classroom.

Accountabilities:

• To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in co-operation with Heads of Department to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
• To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the children in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
• To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Support Department.
• Where possible, to make sure that the majority of children’s work is closely linked to first-hand practical experience in line with the EYFS/DfE guidance.
• To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent thinkers.
• To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
• To maintain a high standard of display, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.

The Reception Class Teacher needs to:

• Be a fully qualified teacher with Foundation Stage (EYFS) training and experience.
• Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.
• Be able to build good relationships with parents and families.
• Be able to build good relationships with colleagues.
• Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment.
• Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable.
• Be pro-active as a part of The Banda Pegasus Early Years team.
• Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately.
• Be a good communicator with adults and children.
• Show good organisational skills.
• Show a competent level of written English.
• Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using Interactive Screens and iPads is important.
• Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct or International Child Protection Certificate (ICPC).
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
• Keep up to date with educational developments from UK.
• Be a motivator.

Closing date: 13 June 2022