Class One Teacher

Job title:

Class One Teacher

Company

York Steiner School

Job description

Permanent Full Time PositionClosing Date for this vacancy: Midnight, Sunday, 3rd November 2024Start Date: Monday, 1st September 2025Please also complete the SchoolsPlease note – we also have a Cover Teacher Vacancy for Class 5 starting as soon as possible should you be interested in applyingA very important part of our ethos and school structure is that the Class Teacher “holds” the class both academically and pastorally throughout their learning journey. The class teacher forms a very deep bond with the class as they accompany their class ideally through to Class Eight. The job description below includes general class teacher responsibilities but also specific aspects related to Class One in the first instance.OUR ETHOS AND PEDAGOGYWe work with the pedagogical principles of Rudolf Steiner in partnership with the Steiner Waldorf Schools’ Fellowship. The key responsibilities are:

• To lay the foundations for the journey ahead
• To establish good classroom habits and routines, helping the children to develop a class dynamic that is both nurturing and purposeful;
• To seek to understand the children, working to nurture the healthy development of their physical, social, emotional and intellectual capacities, understanding their strengths and weaknesses and structuring work accordingly
• To provide a balanced curriculum at a pace suitable to the children’s age and development, based on an understanding of Waldorf pedagogy/child development
• To maintain good discipline, holding boundaries and developing children’s confidence to ensure that effective learning can take place in the class.
• To work with classroom assistants, subject teachers and learning support in a collaborative and supportive way
• To develop the children’s capacity for critical thinking and problem solving, perseverance, academic curiosity and independent study and research, ensuring good work habits are established
• To engage in pedagogical study/discussion and child observation with colleagues and take a proactive and compassionate approach to addressing areas of concern/need
• To share their subject knowledge with other teachers and classes where relevant
• To strive to be a reflective practitioner on a path of self-development and participate actively in the appraisal process

MONITORING PROGRESS AND PARENT COMMUNICATION

• To take overall responsibility for the progress of the pupils including feedback, assessment and monitoring
• To organise regular class and one-to-one parents’ evenings
• To complete detailed end of year reports
• To provide necessary updates to parents as and when appropriate
• To support and participate in the enrolment process for new pupils

OTHER

• To coordinate the purchase of materials for the class
• To organise class trips, events and festivals
• To provide cover for absent colleagues when the need arises

COMPLIANCE

• To maintain the classroom environment to a high standard and observe Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To participate in staff meetings where relevant
• To operate within the school’s policies and procedures including safeguarding.
• To attend statutory and non-statutory training courses as required Training: For non-Steiner trained teachers who have PGCE/QTS, the school will fund a Postgraduate Diploma in Waldorf Education and Creative Pedagogies run by Bath Spa University. Please see the link below:

PERSON SPECIFICATIONCRITERIAESSENTIALDESIRABLEQualifications, Training and ExperienceTeacher Qualification (either PGCE/QTS or Steiner Waldorf training)XDegree level qualificationXAn understanding of Steiner Waldorf Education and the Ethos of York Steiner SchoolXAt least two years teaching experienceXIT skills including Microsoft Office and G suiteXMaths and English GCSEXPersonal QualitiesProfessional, positive, friendly and approachableXAbility to relate to and inspire childrenXAbility to work cooperatively as part of a team and on your ownXA commitment to the school and a desire to become part of the school communityXExcellent interpersonal skills in dealing with parents and internal and external colleaguesXA positive attitude to work, being responsible, self-motivated, pro active and flexibleXResilience and a sense of humour in times of pressureXAdaptability in the context of a small schoolXAnnual Leave: 28 days (inclusive of bank holidays) in the first year, 31 days in the second year before rising to 33 days after 3 years (pro-rata). There will be a 12 month probationary period.We implement safeguarding protocols in all aspects of our working practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this will include social media checks.York Steiner School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that every job applicant or employee receives equal treatment irrespective of sex, marital status, age, race, nationality, disability, sexuality or religious belief.Application processApplication forms can be downloaded fromTo find out more about York Steiner School visit our websiteAll completed application forms to be e mailed: to Sarah Heaton, HR/Admin Manager at [email protected]

Expected salary

£24000 – 30000 per year

Location

York

Job date

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 07:28:19 GMT

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