Appointment of
Preparatory Class Teacher
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The School Pastoral Academic Creative Arts Sport The Role The Person Remuneration and How to Apply
The School Alton Convent School is a leading independent Catholic day school, located on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire, welcoming pupils of all faiths. The Preparatory School provides a nurturing yet challenging curriculum to boys and girls from the age of 5 to 11, while the Garden House Day Nursery provides wrap around care from 6 months, 51 weeks a year, 8.00am – 6.00pm. The selective Senior School offers a broadly based academic education for girls from 11 to 18. The school was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. It is located
in Anstey Manor House on the outer fringes of Alton, a traditional Georgian market town known for its associations with Jane Austen. Nineteen acres of grounds offer extensive playing fields, adventure playground, woodland walks and traditional gardens. Formerly a boarding school, the school now attracts over 550 pupils from the Farnham, Haslemere, Winchester, Petersfield, Midhurst, Hook and Basingstoke areas. Our students are encouraged, enthused and expected to ‘be the best that they can be.’
“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” Albert Camus
Pastoral We are committed to the personal and spiritual growth of all pupils based on Christian values, academic excellence and high quality pastoral care. The life of the school is rooted in the Catholic tradition with an emphasis on personal faith, tolerance, service, friendship and
respect for others. Pupils of all faith backgrounds are welcomed and nurtured within the school’s community. Pupils are actively involved in caring for others and fundraising for numerous charities, looking beyond themselves to the needs of the wider world.
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Aristotle
Academic Central to the purpose of our school is the vibrancy and diversity of its academic life. Alton Convent School teaches the full range of disciplines delivered by classroom teachers and specialists. Small classes foster a confident and independent attitude, ensuring individuals are educated, cultured and have a zest for learning. Progress is monitored by a host of diagnostic tools, including INCAS, Rising Stars, and reading and spelling age assessment.
Children are encouraged to be independent learners and to follow their passions. The ESB (English Speaking Board) offered in Upper Prep gives a formal opportunity for pupils to speak in public about a topic which inspires and excites them. A range of extra-curricular activities are an essential part of the academic curriculum, and are utilised to awaken each pupil’s natural curiosity and inclination to explore.
“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.� Cecil Beaton
Creative Arts A broad and imaginative approach in the arts studio and extensive enrichment programmes ensure that no pupil is untouched by the creative arts. Pupils have every opportunity to be brave and challenged in music, art
and drama. The Creative and Performing Arts building accommodates the expanding provision to foster talent from Nursery to Sixth Form and we currently hold the Gold Artsmark award.
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.� Vince Lombardi
Sport PE focuses on traditional team and individual sports. Expectations are high with pupils regularly representing their school, county, and in some cases, their country at a host of sporting activities, including cross country and
athletics. Equestrian sport has traditionally played an important role in the annual sporting calendar with regular regional and national success for our teams and individual riders in show jumping and eventing.
The Role Job Summary: • Class teaching Job Content Main Duties General • To prepare fully for and undertake the teaching of children across the ability range in the Preparatory School • To produce schemes of work, as required, to meet the needs of the class • To keep full records of attendance and progress of all pupils taught, including formative and summative assessment and individual pupil targets • To ensure individual needs are met through appropriate use of differentiation • To contribute towards the production, upkeep and updating of curriculum resources • To ensure appropriate course materials are available for pupils • To take responsibility for classroom and designated corridor displays Liaison (in and out of school) • To write reports and to discuss pupils with their parents • To liaise with other members of the Preparatory School staff and keep informed of major changes in the national curriculum • To liaise with parallel class teachers in relation to academic and pastoral matters • To support and liaise with specialist teachers as required • To attend staff meetings and other meetings as required • To attend INSET meetings, courses and conferences as required • To liaise with class teachers to ensure a smooth transition between classes
The Role (cont.) Pastoral • To display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people • To uphold the ethos of the School • To act as class teacher to a group of pupils with a range of abilities and needs • To provide leadership, pastoral care and maintain discipline, particularly in relation to the class • To liaise with the Head of the Preparatory Department, Deputy Headmistress and Headmaster as appropriate on pastoral matters Other Responsibilities • To review performance annually in discussion with the Senior Leadership Team • To work as part of a team • To participate in the School’s extracurricular programme • To ensure all equipment is in a safe condition, complying with health and safety regulations and ready for use by the pupils • To ensure all risk assessments are completed • To attend/contribute to school working parties/review bodies • To undertake lunchtime, break time and other duties as required • To adhere to School procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook and Policy documentation • To contribute to the School’s appraisal process • To liaise with class teachers to ensure a smooth transition to the Upper Preparatory/Senior School • Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Headmaster
The Person We are looking to employ a person with the following qualities and qualifications who: • • • • • • • • • • •
is well qualified and knowledgeable within their subject area has relevant teaching qualification and a proven record of success as a classroom teacher has high-level communication skills is committed to a Catholic ethos is enthusiastic, self-motivated and works well as part of a team displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people has the ability to inspire and promote confidence and foster an enjoyment of their subject forms and maintains good professional relationships with colleagues and parents takes an active interest in current developments in their area and wider educational issues has a willingness to participate in, and generate, new initiatives as and when appropriate is committed to continual personal and professional development, is reflective and learns from past experiences
Remuneration Salary
The salary will be commensurate with the significance and importance of the post and the experience of the candidate.
How to Apply For further details of the school, please visit our website: www.altonconvent.org.uk In order to apply please download the application form from the TES, or contact the Headmaster’s PA Mrs Pigott, at enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk for same. This must be completed and returned with a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter. Closing Date: Wednesday 15 March Interview Date: Tuesday 21 March
Alton Convent School, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NG Tel: 01420 82070 Email: enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk Website: altonconvent.org.uk www.facebook.com/alton.conventschool www.twitter.com/AltonConventSch