Class Teacher (English Specialism)
Location: Wokingham, GB
Reddam House Berkshire is a co-educational, independent school, housed in a Victorian mansion and set in 125 acres of wood and parkland.
Around 740 students between the ages of 3 months and 18 years are registered here (day students and boarders from age 11+). Children are recognised as individuals with unique skills to celebrate and given tailored support and guidance at each stage of their school career. Our structure of Early Learning School, Junior School, Middle School and Senior School means that every year group works with professionals who specialise and enjoy working with the students in their care.
The unique Reddam House philosophy and our formula for success are based to a large degree on the quality and depth of our curricula, cultural and sporting activities and especially our teaching staff, fully recognising that what goes on in the classroom between teacher and student strongly influences the success of the school.
We are looking to appoint a dynamic, engaging and reflective Junior School English Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2) on a full-time, permanent basis, to join a growing team of enthusiastic and committed Junior School teachers with varying levels of experience at Reddam House School, Berkshire. To be successful, you will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and consistently teach inspirational and varied lessons with the outcome of raising student attainment even further. Experience working with Year 5 and 6 children is very beneficial.
You will also be required to play an active role in the extra-curricular activities run by the Junior School and/or elsewhere in the school.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
All teaching staff are expected to:
- Uphold the school's ethos and values, maintaining professional standards and building positive relationships
- Support the through-school and boarding community
- Deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching, using digital technology to enhance learning
- Use resources responsibly and act as school ambassadors
- Promote high expectations and a positive learning culture
- Provide pastoral care and pupil support
- Engage in professional development
- Contribute to the co-curricular programme
- Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing, and support an inclusive school environment
- Deliver effective classroom teaching
- Plan lessons in line with curriculum requirements
- Monitor progress and provide feedback
- Assess and report pupil achievement
- Contribute to curriculum development
- Undertake form tutor responsibilities
- Participate in trips and wider school activities
- Complete administrative duties efficiently
- Supervise classes as required
- Liaise with senior leaders
- Follow professional standards and statutory requirements
- Adhere to school policies and procedures
- Work collaboratively with colleagues
- Support pupils to achieve their potential
- Comply with safeguarding and health & safety requirements
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Able to set high expectations and ambitious learning goals
- Adaptable teaching approach informed by feedback and reflection
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of effective learning
- Excellent lesson planning, preparation and assessment skills
- Ability to monitor progress and provide feedback to improve outcomes
- Commitment to high standards of pupil welfare and wellbeing
- Proven experience teaching KS2, ideally Upper KS2
- Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
- Confident use of ICT to support teaching and learning
- Excellent interpersonal skills; able to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with ability to manage workload effectively
- Ability to contribute subject expertise within the Junior School
- Strong academic background and right to work in the UK
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Enthusiastic, positive and flexible approach
- Ability to engage, motivate and inspire young people
- Able to manage workload, work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willingness to contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life
- Commitment to health and safety responsibilities
- Demonstrable commitment to safeguarding, child protection and equal opportunities
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
