Vacancies at Banda School

Main Duties:

•  To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all pupils in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.
•  To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the School
•  To maintain and use assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.
•  When required, to manage a Teaching Assistant within the classroom.

Expectations:

•  To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department and the Headmaster, to ensure that the pupils experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
•  To follow and implement school policies and procedures.
•  To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the pupils in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.
•  To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies. 
•  To make appropriate educational provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.
•  To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
•  To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.
•  To maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
•  To play an active role in the general life of the School.
•  To work closely with colleagues and to provide long and medium term plans.
•  To assess pupils’ progress, maintain records and provide regular written reports to parents.
•  To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about pupils’ progress and attainment in a positive, professional and polite manner.
•  To ensure that the School’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and behaviour are promoted in everyday classroom organisation and practice.
•  To be committed to the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme.
•  To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETS before, during and after school hours when required.
•  To assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events and activities.
•  To take reasonable care of school equipment, both on and off school premises.
•  To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with school policies. 
•  To liaise with colleagues from Key Stage 1 and 2, the Upper School and the Learning Development Centre.
•  To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.
•  To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct for staff.

The Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher needs to:

•  Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 2 training and experience (QTS or have a valid TSC Certificate).
•  Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.
•  Be able to build good relationships with pupils, 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 School staff team and possess the desire to be
• fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school.
•  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 an advantage.
•  Present a clean Police Clearance Certificate or International Certificate of Child Protection (ICPC).
•  Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
•  Keep up to date with educational developments in UK.
•  Be a motivator.
   

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The Role

•  Create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation and discipline.
•  Provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for pupils.
•  Maintain a high standard of display and a stimulating environment, in the classroom and in other areas of the school.
•  Liaise with parents concerning pupils' progress and attend Parents' Meetings to discuss the progress of pupils.
•  Write detailed reports on each pupil when required.
•  Demonstrate competence in the use of ICT as a teaching/learning tool and ensure that all administrative requirements are met.
•  Acknowledge that the staff is a team, which co-operates and is supportive of all members, and ensure the smooth running and success of the school, playing a full part in this team.
•  Analyse current policies in light of teaching and national initiatives.
•  Review and evaluate, in conjunction with the Music Department, the relevant annual Departmental Development Plans and Reviews.
•  Be involved in the updating of Departmental Handbooks when required.
•  Oversee departmental orders in line with the Performing Arts budget.
•  Ensure that the school’s Music and Drama equipment is organised, stored, maintained and replaced where appropriate.
•  Advise, encourage and support all staff in both the Music and Drama Departments.
•  Assist the Head of Music with the organisation of peripatetic teachers, communications with parents, general day-to-day management and ensuring appropriate arrangements are made for examination entries.
•  Review, evaluate and improve the design and delivery of Performing Arts on an ongoing basis.
•  Act as a role model to others, demonstrating high standards of professionalism in all aspects of leadership.
•  Uphold and promote the school’s child protection and safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring they are adhered to by all staff.
•  Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils.

The Person

•  Possess a degree or equivalent teaching qualification.
•  Be an inspirational, committed and highly effective practitioner, dedicated to achieving the best outcome for each pupil.
•  Have experience of working in British Curriculum Schools.
•  Be a strong musician and performer with the ability to inspire pupils of all ages and abilities.
•  Promote the school’s mission and values effectively and creatively.
•  Possess the desire to promote and develop Music and Drama across the whole prep school community.
•  Be a proficient piano player.
•  Be able to sight-read music to a high standard.
•  Possess a vision for the future of Music and Drama in a leading preparatory school.
•  Have the capacity to lead and inspire a team of teachers.
•  Possess a love of the performing arts and teaching pupils of all abilities.
•  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, dynamic and a self-motivated member of The Banda School team.
•  Be punctual and use time appropriately.
•  Be a good communicator with adults and children.
•  Show good organisational skills.
•  Show a good level of written English.
•  Be experienced in using ICT in teaching and as a tool for research and for communication; familiarity with using an iPad in teaching 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 and be committed to continual personal and professional development.

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The Role
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 the Senior Leadership Team
•  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 Headmaster.
•  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

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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 the National Curriculum, school policies and schemes of work.
• To support and drive the ethos, aims and values of the school.

Accountabilities:

•  To manage a Class/Teaching Assistant effectively within the classroom.
•  To plan work for the class in accordance with the National Curriculum, school policies, schemes of work and in co-operation with Heads of Department and the Head of Lower School to ensure that all children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
•  To develop and implement phonics strategies and materials to support early literacy development.
•  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 Development Centre.
• To evaluate your teaching and use this evaluation to improve and develop teaching strategies.
• To provide well-planned, creative and engaging learning experiences for children with opportunities for them 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 follow and implement school policies and procedures.
• To create engaging and interactive displays of a high standard both in the classroom and in other areas of the School.
• To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible and independent learners.
• To maintain close relationships with colleagues and work together to develop and implement short, long and medium term plans in line with the agreed schemes of work.
• To consistently assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents.
• To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about children’s progress and attainment in a positive, professional and polite manner.
• To ensure that the School’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and behaviour are promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice.
• To be committed to the School’s Continuing Professional Development programme.
• To play an active role in the general life of the school.
• To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETS, before, during and after school hours when required.
• To assist, where necessary, in extra-curricular sporting, dramatic and musical events.
• To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner.
• To work closely with colleagues from Key Stage 1 and the Learning Development Centre.

The Person

•  Be a fully qualified teacher with Key Stage 1 training and experience.
•  Have a valid Teachers Service Commission Certificate (if applying from Kenya) or Qualified Teacher Status (for overseas applicants).
•  Have experience of working in British curriculum schools.
•  Phonics
•  Be able to build good relationships with pupils, 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 staff team and possess the desire to be fully involved in all aspects of life in a leading preparatory school.
•  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 Certificate of Child Protection (ICPC).
•  Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils.
•  Keep up to date with educational developments and best educational practice.