Edgeborough
Application Details for the post of:
Reception Teacher (maternity cover: FTC)
Start Date: September 2019
General Information:
Edgeborough Preparatory School
Edgeborough School, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 3AH
Contact: Mrs Gill Dixon, Head’s PA. Email: [email protected] Website: www.edgeborough.co.uk Tel: 01252 792495 Head: Mr Daniel J W Thornburn
Pupils: 320 boys and girls (Nursery to Year 8)
Edgeborough is a Charitable Trust established for Educational purposes.
The Application Procedure
The closing date for applications is: Midday Friday 07/06/19.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing: 17/06/19
On the day of Interview candidates will be required to:
Lead a 40 minute lesson; Interview with the Headmaster and Head of EYFS; Tour of the school; and Meet other members of staff.
For an application form and any further details please contact Mrs Gill Dixon (details above) or access the school website
Why Teach at Edgeborough?
Edgeborough is one of Surrey’s top Prep Schools and is a fantastic environment in which to work. The staff room is a warm, friendly and vibrant place with everyone pulling together in their quest to keep Edgeborough right at the forefront of Prep School education in the UK.
There are approximately 320 children at Edgeborough aged 2 – 13, the huge majority of whom go on to some of the country’s leading independent Senior Schools. These include Bradfield College, Canford, Cranleigh, Charterhouse, Eton, Guildford High School, RGS Guildford, Lord Wandsworth College, Marlborough, Monkton Combe, Prior’s Field, Radley, St Catherine’s Bramley, St Swithun’s, Wellington and Winchester. Most of the pupils make excellent use of the School’s weekly and flexi boarding facilities.
The School is extremely well resourced both in terms of buildings and equipment. Facilities include Sports Hall; Theatre; Music, Art, CDT and Dance studios; state of the art Science and ICT facilities; Swimming Pool; outstanding Playing Fields and a large Astro-turf.
The school is set in 50 acres of wonderful, rolling Surrey countryside in Frensham near Farnham. Pupils are very well behaved, courteous and supportive of the school’s Christian ethos. Any new member of staff will be joining an exceptionally strong and well organised team of teaching and non- teaching staff.
Opportunities The Edgeborough scale for remuneration of its teachers is generous and above the national scale. The school enjoys outstanding facilities and is very well resourced. Small classes of well-behaved children with supportive parents. Opportunities to take part in sporting and extracurricular trips. Lunch is provided free of charge when duties are performed, as is tea and coffee.
The EYFS Department at Edgeborough
The Reception year at Edgeborough is characterised by opportunity and individual growth. Not only is this the year where they complete the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) framework, but they also benefit from the new challenges and experiences through integration with the Pre-Prep. There are two classes in Reception. Class sizes are kept to an optimal, small number, in order for our dedicated teaching team to give each child the support, encouragement and challenge they need across the EYFS’s seven areas of learning. The Reception classes benefit from their own playground, but also have regular opportunities to play with their friends from Years 1 & 2. The child’s educational journey is shared through the online learning journey platform ‘Tapestry.’ We encourage an open-door policy and value partnership, with regular open-classrooms, Parents’ Evenings and ongoing communication between parents and class teachers (or the Head of EYFS), promoting trusting school-home relationships.
The Role
This is a full time position for a fixed term maternity cover. The candidate will be working alongside another Reception teacher within the reception area of the Pre Prep.
JOB SPECIFICATION Job Title: Reception Teacher – maternity cover FTC
Responsible to: Head of EYFS and the Headmaster
Permanent / Temporary. Maternity Cover - FTC
Full time
All staff attend INSET Training days and a small number of special school events e.g. parents evenings/Open Days etc.
Further details: The start date is 2nd September 2019
Remuneration On the Edgeborough Salary Scale (See above). The appointee will be placed on the scale according to experience and qualifications.
Edgeborough currently takes full part in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Main Responsibilities:
General Teaching Duties: 1. Planning and preparing lessons in accordance with the aims and objectives of the school and the programme of study, as determined by the subject co-ordinator – or Head of EYFS.
2. Teaching the pupils assigned to each class and being responsible for the welfare of the children for the time of the lesson.
3. Maintaining good order and discipline amongst the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety whilst they are under your supervision.
4. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development progress and attainment of pupils in accordance with procedures laid down.
5. Communicating with parents of pupils including effective use of Tapestry software (training will be provided).
6. Liaising with colleagues to ensure continuity and high standards of teaching and learning in each class.
7. Supervising and, as far as is practicable, teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them.
8. Assisting in the supervision of pupils before during and after school - as directed by the Head of Years EYFS and 1 & 2.
9. To be responsible during a fire alarm for the supervision of the pupils of any class they are teaching out of the buildings and their subsequent registration.
10. To be responsible for the organisation and supervision of pupils during relevant school trips in the manner laid out in the staff handbook.
11. Participating in, as appropriate, any meetings affecting the school, pupils and parents.
12. Maintaining resources and displays in an ordered way and to a high standard.
Other Responsibilities All staff are required to play their full part in the effective and efficient running of the school. This would include:
1. Taking Extra-curricular Activities where necessary. 2. Supervision Duties. 3. Attendance at Open Mornings, Speech Day and other full school occasions. 4. Carrying out any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Headmaster.
Other Information: Disclosure type – Enhanced
Note: This Job Description covers the main duties and responsibilities of the job. The appointee may be asked to carry out other activities commensurate with this Job Description from time to time.
Date Job Description reviewed: May 2019
Line Manager Name: Head of EYFS May 2019
Edgeborough School
Person Specification
Job Title: Reception teacher – maternity cover (FTC)
Assessment
Experience of working with children of Application Form / Interview Experience relevant age in a learning environment. Experience of assisting with the assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress. Experience of working with and enjoying some element of responsibility in a team.
The desire and capability to be both an Application Form / Interview Skills and outstanding teacher and manager. Abilities An understanding of young children. Enthusiasm. The ability to demonstrate good teaching practice. A desire to contribute positively to the life of a busy, boarding Prep School. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety routines. A willingness to become a part of the school community – some activities may take place outside school hours. Abilities to perform tasks outlined in the job description. A positive, upbeat approach to life. An ability to use ICT effectively to support learning and methods of working. A confident and effective communicator. Good understanding of child development, learning processes and factors that affect how pupils learn. Ability to relate well to children and adults, and to build positive working relationships. Work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and your own position within these. Confidence and competence when managing the learning and behaviour of an individual, a small or large group, or whole class. Ability to develop high quality learning resources. Have a working knowledge of (or the desire to gain such knowledge of) relevant policies / codes of practice / legislation. Knowledge of strategies and principles of inclusion. Willingness to work in support of the ethos of the school.
Qualifications Relevant teaching qualification – Degree, Application Form / Interview and Training PGCE, QTS or equivalent.
Other Factors Commitment to working with young people. Interview Desire to improve own practice / knowledge DBS / Police Check through self-evaluation and learning from others. Additional skills that would benefit the School. Police check
Date Person Specification reviewed: May 2019
Line Manager Name: Dr Jayne Symons – Head of EYFS
Edgeborough School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.