Teacher of EAL - Details of Post

AN INDEPENDENT CO-EDUCATIONAL DAY AND BOARDING SCHOOL FOR PUPILS AGED 7 TO 18 IN THE HEART OF SURREY

Teacher of EAL Information for prospective staff

About Freemen's Our mission is to inspire our people to learn, to lead and to make a difference.

We believe that if we can motivate pupils and staff to always give their best, the School will continue to grow and thrive. Community engagement and our impact on the world beyond our walls are at the forefront of everything we do at Freemen’s.

The School was founded in Brixton in 1854 to provide an education for the orphaned children of Freemen of the City of London before moving to the present site, Ashtead Park, in 1926. We have a magnificent site with modern buildings alongside the original Main House set in a stunning 57 acres of parkland. This idyllic setting further supports the wellbeing of our students and staff, as being here, in the park, makes coming to work a pleasure. It looks striking in every season and we are lucky to have a vast array of wildlife living in our woods.

Today, Freemen’s is an independent day and boarding school for students aged 7-18, with a strong ethos of community and service in accordance with the values on which the School

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was founded. We are proudly co-educational and have been since 1854, which was radical at the time, and we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible with our forward-thinking, progressive approach.

You can expect stellar exam results and academic excellence, but that’s not all. The focus within the School is on every individual finding a path which is appropriate for them, be that in the classroom, on a sports pitch or in one of the many co-curricular activities we encourage our young people to throw themselves into. Our mission is built upon four pillars of the Freemen’s education: pastoral support, House activities, academic achievement, and our varied co-curricular programme (including sport) to ensure every student realises their potential to be able to learn, lead and make a difference.

Freemen’s is a place where students are keen to learn and eager to engage in the wider aspects of life at our School.

Teachers at Freemen's embody our principles for excellent classroom practice, offering innovative and forward-thinking approaches, enabling us to be a beacon of learning and teaching. We take risks in the pursuit of excellence by being brave and radical, willing to challenge the status quo. Through our 1-1 iPad programme, we

About Freemen's aim to create discerning users of technology, so that staff and students can thrive in the modern dynamic world. We do all of this, in an environment where staff feel supported, by investing in life-long learning through research-led enquiry and building learning communities. The emphasis in the Junior School is on Kindness, Honesty and Fun and the Senior School picks up that message with a pastoral programme that emphasizes the importance of a strong, supportive community in which every member, staff and student, feels respected, supported and valued. As a result, we are able to support our young people to successfully navigate the tests of life they face every day.

The School is one of four independent schools managed by the City of London Corporation (The City). The City provides financial support in the form of bursaries and scholarships.

Other links with the City of London and the Livery Companies are strong, which presents opportunities for staff to attend events at Guildhall and elsewhere in the City, as well as the possibility of gaining the honour of the Freedom of the City of London.

Transport links are good; the School is a mile from Ashtead station with regular services to Epsom and London and south to Leatherhead and Guildford. The M25 junction 9 is a seven-minute drive from the School.

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Learning Support at Freemen's This is an exciting time to join the Learning Support department at Freemen’s.

With a new Director of Learning Support in post, we are growing this department to ensure that through our new vision and pupil support strategy, all pupils with special educational needs are given the time and space to flourish, both inside and outside of the classroom.

Supporting students with EAL has never been so important, so we want to ensure that this department grows into one that provides an excellent delivery of learning support, to a range of students with a variety of needs.

We are looking for a part-time temporary Teacher of EAL, required for an immediate start.

The candidate will work with our EAL pupils at an exciting and dynamic time at one of Surrey’s highest achieving schools.

The post holder will work as part of the Learning Support Department, taking direction from the Director of Learning Support and liaising with academic and pastoral teams as appropriate.

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"This friendly, grounded and well-run school takes the pressure off getting academically bright young things into senior schools and seems to a knack of making challenging work seem fun."

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Information about the role Reporting to: Director of Learning Support Duties and responsibilities • Awareness of and compliance with all aspects of the School’s safeguarding policy.

Staff will undergo initial and ongoing training and be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students for whom they are responsible.

• Preparation and planning of lessons in accordance with departmental schemes of work.

• Demonstrating a range of teaching methods and keeping abreast of developments in their subject area; employing a range of teaching resources including the display of pupils’ work.

• Carrying out summative and formative assessment according to departmental and School policies. Recording assessment grades/reports etc. within deadlines set and keeping clear records.

• Setting and marking of class work, homework, examinations and coursework according to relevant School and departmental policies.

• Reporting to parents on progress at parents’ evenings or on reasonable request from parents.

• Recognition of the specific needs of each pupil and of classes. Setting an appropriately

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challenging pace for lessons and adapting teaching methods to the needs of pupils.

Establishing a structured learning environment conducive to learning and where pupils know that high standards are always required.

Managing the classroom effectively with appropriate use of sanctions and rewards in accordance with departmental and school policies.

Motivating pupils to learn and establishing a rapport with pupils conducive to learning.

Attending departmental meetings and sharing departmental responsibility, including co-curricular support; attending staff meetings.

Seek and undertake professional development to support individual, department and School development including School or departmental INSET, participation in the School Professional Review scheme; participation in induction arrangements.

Commit to maintaining a good working knowledge of the School’s IT systems and practising excellent information security habits.

Contributions to the wider life of the School including the duty and cover roster and a significant commitment to the co-curricular programme.

Job description - Teacher of EAL

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Teaching staff are expected to support school events, such as assemblies; and attend those events as required by the Headmaster, including: Open Day, Prizegiving Ceremonies, Parents’ Evenings, INSET Days and the Entrance Examination days.

Staff are expected to play a full role in the pastoral life of the school.

Staff should ensure prompt attendance within school contracted business hours.

Staff should ensure they wear appropriate business dress or, where appropriate, co-curricular clothing.

Other Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.

Reporting all accidents to the City’s Incident Report Helpline, details of which are on Common Room noticeboards.

Informing the Bursar of any concerns regarding Health & Safety and safe working practices.

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Teaching staff will read and act upon, or in accordance with, all the relevant school and departmental policies.

Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade.

Carrying out the normal supervision duties as laid down in School policies.

Staff will uphold public trust in the profession and the reputation of the school by maintaining the highest standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.

They will show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others and not undermine Fundamental British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. They will ensure that their personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.

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Professional expectations of staff Safeguarding Staff will be kind, fair and respectful to students and each other, challenge others when they are unkind, unfair or disrespectful and have the highest regard for the students’ safety and their safeguarding duties, whether on or off the school premises.

Appearance Smart professional dress, or appropriate co-curricular clothing, at all times.

Availability Prompt attendance during the School’s operating hours and a commitment to completing School business is expected.

Awareness and use of Freemen’s policies Staff will be able to access and use policies as necessary, and read and act upon them appropriately.

Behaviour Staff will establish Freemen’s as a place of learning and will determine clear boundaries of behaviour, based on mutual respect and trust.

Staff will have high expectations of students and will manage their behaviour effectively.

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Collective responsibility Staff share collective responsibility for Freemen’s standards, reputation and property, should treat them with respect and care, and insist others do likewise.

Communication Staff will expect high standards of communication from students and will, in turn, demonstrate accurate, timely and appropriate communication when dealing with students, parents and colleagues.

Ethics and behaviour Staff will uphold public trust in the profession and the reputation of Freemen’s by maintaining high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside School. They will be respectful and tolerant of the rights of others, including colleagues, and not undermine fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. They will ensure that their personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.

Learn, lead and make a difference

Leaders Staff will be leaders in the School, exercising good judgement and modelling the behaviour and habits that are expected of the students.

Learners Staff will show and share a passion for their subject or discipline(s). They will seek to develop as professionals and as specialists, will be open to feedback and will seek opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and engage with relevant research.

Planning Teaching staff will have a sense of where the lesson fits within the scheme of work and plan well-structured lessons using an appropriate range of pedagogies.

Use of feedback Staff will seek to use feedback for themselves and if appropriate, their students and will complete assessments and reports in a timely fashion in the appropriate manner and style.

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How to apply Applicants should send a letter of application and a completed application form to CLFS-Recruitment@cityoflondon.gov.uk, by 9am on Monday 19 February 2024, quoting reference 065/296.

Early applications are encouraged. Candidates are asked to note that Freemen’s retains the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application process.

Freemen’s acknowledges receipt of all applications, if you have not received confirmation of the safe receipt of your application within two working days please call the School or email CLFS-Recruitment@ cityoflondon.gov.uk to check on its status.

The City of London Freemen’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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"Friendly was the single most uttered word used to describe the school by students, while parents report that their offspring are happy. ‘Kind’ and ‘non-judgemental,’ we also heard, with support on tap."

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Your benefits

Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) Contributory defined benefit

City of London benefits:

• CityBenefits - discounts and cashback.

• Wellbeing resources.

• Sponsorship to become a Freeman of the City of London.

Sports and Leisure: Family friendly Significantly enhanced maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement

Free lunch and refreshments The option to join Supper Club at a subsidised rate

• Discounted gym membership.

• Free use of the fitness suite.

• Staff social and sporting opportunities including pilates, yoga and five-a-side football.

• Free staff swimming and weekend family swimming for staff.

Learning and Development: Fee remission Up to 50% fee remission subject to the normal entry requirements.

Cycle to work scheme Up to £3,000 salary sacrifice

• Funding to obtain QTS/PGCE. • Tailored CPD for all colleagues that includes a thriving internal CPD programme, as well as a range of external opportunities such as Masters and PhD support, Enquiring Teachers Programme and Chartered College qualifications.

Season Ticket Loan Wellbeing: Free parking on site

Access to on-site facilities

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• Up to 2 days’ paid leave for volunteering.

• Cash back on private health care treatment.

• Access to on-site Medical Centre.

• Staff Wellbeing Committee.

• Confidential Employee Assistance for staff and their families.

• Emergencies-only approach to out of hours email.

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Campus Map

Click here to view 360 Tour of campus 01. Visitor parking 02. Reception 03. Philp House 04. Science and Technology 05. Medical Centre 06. Art and Design 07. Stable Block 08. Ferndale Theatre 09. Dining Hall 10. Haywood Centre 11. Junior School (Kemp House) 12. Boarding (Walbrook House)

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13. Music School and Recital Hall 14. Main House 15. Sports Hall 16. Swimming Pool 17. Cricket Pavilion 18. Tennis and Netball Courts 19. Astro Pitch 20. Cricket Nets 21. Cricket Pitch 22. Italian Garden 23. Rugby and Football Pitches 24. Green Room

25. Fire Assembly Point 26. Bus Stop 27. Upper Car Park 28. Lower Car Park 29. Service Gate (KT21 1JB)

"A down-to-earth, friendly school that’s comfortable in its own skin rather than relentlessly trying to show off its most polished side – and is all the better for it.

Just the ticket for parents after a high-quality, stress-free route for their academically bright sons and daughters from age 7 right through to 18.

Almost unique around here."

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