Banda School Early Years Teacher (Nursery/Reception) Jobs in Kenya

Banda School Early Years Teacher (Nursery/Reception) Jobs in Kenya

The post holder will report to the Head of Early Years and will be accountable to the Headteacher

Main Duties:

To take responsibility for planning and implementing appropriate work programmes for all
children in the designated class, within the framework of national and school policies.

To maintain assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to staff, and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy.

To manage a Class Assistant within the classroom.

Accountabilities:

To plan work for the class in accordance with national and curriculum policies and in cooperation with Heads of Department, to ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced, relevant and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.

To ensure that the learning experience matches the individual needs of the children in your class – giving each child an opportunity to achieve to the best of his/her capability.

To make appropriate educational provision for children with learning difficulties and for those children with EAL, with support from The Banda’s Learning Development Centre.

Where possible, to make sure that the majority of children’s work is closely linked to firsthand practical experience in line with the EYFS/DfE guidance.

To provide children with opportunities to manage their own learning and become independent thinkers.

To create a secure, happy and stimulating environment, maintaining the highest standards
of organisation and discipline.

To maintain a high standard of display, both in the classroom and in other areas of the school.

To arrange for resources, equipment and materials to be available in such a way that they
are properly cared for, easily accessible and will encourage the children to become more responsible for their own learning.

To work closely with colleagues and to provide short and medium term plans and to fully implement the agreed schemes of work.

To assess children’s progress, maintain records and provide written reports to parents.

To communicate regularly and effectively to parents about children’s progress and attainment.

To ensure that the school’s aims and objectives in relation to the curriculum, equal opportunities and discipline are

promoted in every day classroom organisation and practice.

To be committed to the school’s Continuing Professional Development programme.

To undertake required duties and attend regular staff meetings and INSETS, before, during
and after school hours when required.

To organise and take pupils on field trips in a safe and secure manner, in accordance with school policies.

To work and liaise with colleagues from Key Stage 1, the Upper School and Learning Development Centre.

To ensure confidentiality concerning pupils, parents, colleagues and school business.

To maintain professional levels of conduct and adhere to the School’s Staff Code of Conduct.

Person Specification

The Early Years Class Teacher needs to:

Be a fully qualified teacher with a valid TSC number and Nursery/Reception teaching experience

Have experience of working in British curriculum schools

Be able to build good relationships with parents and families

Be able to build good relationships with colleagues

Be able to create a stimulating and engaging learning environment

Be able to use initiative, show flexibility and be adaptable

Be pro-active as a part of The Banda Pegasus Early Years team

Be punctual and use preparation time appropriately

Be a good communicator with adults and children

Show good organisational skills

Show a competent level of written English

Be able to use ICT in teaching. Familiarity with using Interactive screens and iPads is important

Present a clean Certificate of Good Conduct

Safeguard and promote the welfare of the pupils

Keep up to date with educational developments from the UK and particularly within the EYFS setting

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Banda School Early Years Teacher (Nursery/Reception) Jobs in Kenya

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