Part-Time KS1 Teacher - Marsworth Church of England Infant School

Overview

Marsworth CE Infant School small village Church of England school which was identified as a 'Good' school at our last Ofsted Inspection (April 2023). We also belong to two Network Learning groups of schools which enhance the delivery of our curriculum.

We have a strong team of staff who are committed to teaching and learning throughout our friendly and inclusive school and are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic KS1 teacher to join the team in September on a fixed term contract for one day a week, term time only

Term time only

Salary Type: MPS

Salary details: Subject to skills and experience

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: 08:30 - 15:30

Closing date: 11/07/2025 00:00

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 14th July 2025

About us

At Marsworth Church of England Infant School the Christian ethos is at the heart of our school, where we promote values that guide the children's daily lives and which are reflected in their confident, caring and respectful attitudes. Strong positive relationships underpin all that we do. We are a learning community and encourage parents to engage with us to play a full part in their children’s education.

Website: www.marsworthschool.co.uk

About the role

Role and objectives
• To promote a high level of self esteem
• To ensure that pupils acquire the skills, attitudes and knowledge essential for their future development
• To encourage pupils to hold positive attitudes and respect for others and to uphold the Christian values of the school
• To provide a learning environment that promotes independent learners and well-motivated pupils
• To hold high expectations of self and pupils at all times
• To ensure that the children make at least good progress in their class
• To plan so that children reach their targets given their starting points with regard to changes that might happen in the child’s life

Main areas of responsibility
• Planning, teaching and class management, including behaviour, which is consistently good or better
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• To be accountable for monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils work and progress
• The safety and welfare of all pupils within the school
• Liaising with colleagues and parents
• Upholding the school’s Christian values and vision through the curriculum and conduct in school

Key tasks and duties
• Planning and teaching lessons according to the National Curriculum and agreed curriculum of the school that identify clear objectives and content and differentiate work according to the needs of the children
• To assess and monitor children’s work, keeping effective records of progress and reporting this to all relevant parties, including parents, in an appropriate format
• Having a secure knowledge of the National Curriculum
• To be familiar with all relevant school policies and procedures and specific health and safety requirements
• Liaise with other teaching staff, support staff, parents and other agencies associated with the school
• Day to day responsibility for a caring, well ordered and disciplined classroom environment
• Responsibility for the registration of pupils and management of other administrative matters relating to the class
• Setting and marking homework within the framework of the schools agreed policy
• Attending staff meetings and parent meetings/consultations as required
• Fulfilling supervisory duties as required
• Having a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties
• To fulfil the requirements of the school’s performance management programme
• Understand teacher’s legal liabilities and responsibilities in relation to:
- Race relations
- Sex discrimination
- Health and safety at work
- Child protection and welfare
- Physical contact with pupils (including guidelines for restraint)
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues
• Set a good example to pupils through presentation, personal and professional conduct
• To take an active role in your own professional development
• To work in partnership with the school’s governing body
• Play a full part in the life of the school community and support its ethos

About you

The successful candidate will:
• Have highly desirable skills & experience in Computing and Maths
• Value the importance of teamwork and operate with flexibility
• Have a commitment to work with the whole school community
• Has experience of teaching in a mixed year group
• Can make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01296 668440
Email: [email protected]

You are warmly invited to visit the school or browse our website at www.marsworthschool.co.uk.

At Marsworth C E Infant School, the health, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.