OBJECTIVES
The teacher will work collaboratively with other colleagues across the school to provide expert teaching and in-class support which will help non-native pupils to improve their English so that they can achieve excellence in the academic curriculum.
The teacher must support each individual pupil’s growth and development, encouraging them as Wellingtonians to be inspired, intellectual, independent, individual and inclusive. The teacher must demonstrate an understanding of the wider curriculum and administration needs of the school, show excellent communication skills and be an outstanding team player to whilst striving to achieve high standards by responding professionally, sensitively and caringly to the needs of the pupils.
MAIN PURPOSE
* Teach timetabled lessons from a curriculum of ESL support for pupils identified by Bell’s Foundation as being below the age-expected level in English.
* Work in other teacher’s lessons to provide real time ESL support for identified pupils.
* Provide strategies for teachers and TAs to best support pupils with English needs which will involve monitoring, evaluating and revising what is happening in classes.
* Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs.
* Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
* Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors.
* Direct support staff as appropriate.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Primary School is looking for a candidate who would relish the challenge of continuing to grow the provision of this vital area of support within our new school.
* Implement agreed school policies and guidelines;
* Support initiatives decided by the Head of School and other staff;
* Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils;
* Be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning;
* Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;
* Keep appropriate and efficient records, integrating formative and summative assessment into weekly and termly planning;
* Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils;
* maintain good order and discipline amongst pupils, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy;
* Participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation;
* Communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies;
* Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom;
* Undertake all reasonable duties when requested by the Senior Leadership Team:
* Be responsible for progress