Vacancies

Class Teacher KS2

Job Introduction

At Mengham Junior School we strive to be:

Successful learners
Healthy and Confident individuals
Responsible members of our community

Job Purpose

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
Treat all members of our school community with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class promoting equality of opportunity and diversity for all
Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct
Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (2025) and Teacher Standards

Duties and responsibilities

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document (2025). Teachers should also have due regard to the Teacher Standards. Teachers’ performance will be assessed against the teacher standards as part of performance management as relevant to their role in the school.

Teaching

Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach
Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach
Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge in order to plan, teach, scaffold and challenge appropriately, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn
Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those who are looked after; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and take responsibility for, promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English.
If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics
Use relevant data to monitor progress and set targets
Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for developing appropriate learning journeys for pupils of all backgrounds, dispositions and needs, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress
Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take ownership of their own work and study
Set home learning and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate
Be prepared to lead a foundation subject
Participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the remit of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (2025)

Behaviour and Safety

Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all learners
Carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (2025)
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures

Team working and collaboration

Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships
Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate
Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils’ achievements, behaviour and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate
Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies, including governors
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

Professional development

Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary and responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
Be responsible for improving your teaching through participating fully in training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed as an outcome of your performance management

Other

To have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which you teach and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality
Perform any reasonable duties as requested by the headteacher.

Note

This job description is not your contract of employment or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

Job/Person Summary

Mengham Junior School is a two-form entry school situated on Hayling Island, close to the beach. We offer a stimulating environment with wonderful school grounds in which to learn and work.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic teacher to help us support children in realising this vision.

The successful candidate will be working with a dedicated, forward-thinking team to support and challenge junior school children in all areas of the curriculum. If you are ambitious, hard-working and enthusiastic then this post is right for you!

You will:

Have an unconditional positive regard for all children, including their safety and well-being
Be committed to the safeguarding of children
Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
Have a strong understanding of the key stage 2 curriculum

Demonstrate an ability to facilitate and motivate learning, building on strengths and identifying barriers and areas for development to ensure the curriculum is accessible by all learners
Be committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community

Have an enthusiasm, energy and willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life

The successful candidate will be offered regular CPD by an experienced team and external providers in a school committed to staff well-being.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

For further details, an application pack or to book a visit, please contact the school office, on 023 9246 2162. Alternatively, please visit our website Vacancies | Mengham Junior School

Applications can be sent by email to Lianne Cole on l.cole@mengham-jun.hants.sch.uk. If you have any additional questions please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Safer Recruitment

Mengham Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.