Year 5 (J3) Teacher

Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom

Job description

The Junior School

The Junior School, for boys aged 7-11, is a happy and highly successful part of one of the country’s leading independent day schools. It currently has 138 pupils in eight forms. Although the school has grown in recent years, the intimate size helps to create a family-like atmosphere, where boys demonstrate a spirit of respect and tolerance. We aim to provide an education which enables each boy to acquire an independent and searching mind, to develop a broad range of extra-curricular interests, and to take pleasure in the life of ideas. Key dispositions such as kindness, perseverance, resilience and teamwork underpin all aspects of Junior School life.

The Role

The School is seeking to appoint a Junior School teacher to lead the teaching and pastoral care of one of our J3 (Year 5) classes from September 2024. The role is also likely to include teaching a specialist subject to other classes in J1-J4 (Years 3-6). The role would be suitable for an experienced teacher, an Early Career Teacher (ECT), or someone without a teaching qualification who might be interested in pursuing the School’s Waynflete Teaching Certificate, which can lead to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

The Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• be a well-qualified graduate, with a subject specialism;
• show clear enthusiasm for teaching KS2, especially Year 5;
• plan and prepare lessons that cater for young, bright minds, and celebrate their strengths to encourage a welcoming, positive and valued learning environment;
• teach in an engaging manner in a highly successful Junior School;
• have a clear understanding of how to provide the platforms for each individual child to reach their potential;
• support the progress of all pupils in the Junior School by taking a role in departmental support, enrichment and partnerships sessions;
• set clear expectations for pupil behaviour within an encouraging classroom environment;
• take a keen interest in the welfare of all Junior School pupils and oversee the pastoral wellbeing of boys throughout each day;
• act as the pastoral tutor to a Junior School Year 5 form;
• show clear commitment to safeguarding children;
• have a positive, cheerful and caring attitude, with a willingness to become involved in all aspects of life in our busy Junior School, such as games, music, drama, activities and trips;
• have excellent written and spoken communication skills;
• have sound IT skills;
• have the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a wider team;
• display a high level of attention to detail;
• work hard to support pupil progress;
• be willing to take part in continuing professional development;
• respond positively to feedback.

The Junior School Teacher will report to the Head of Junior School, and ultimately to the Master.

Application Process

Candidates should submit the “MCS Application Form for Teaching and Support Staff” which can be found on the Job Vacancy link of the website (). To access  Click here . To apply for the position please send the following two documents to the HR Administrator, Ms Yelena Molcanova ( [email protected] ).

1. “MCS Application Form for Teaching and Support Staff” Form
2. CV (Curriculum Vitae)

All documentation should be sent no later than Monday 18th March, at midday. The school’s preferred method of communication is by email and it will not be necessary to send a hard copy of the documents by post.

References may be taken up in advance. If you do not wish references to be called for at this stage, please make that clear on the reference section of the application form.

We anticipate holding interviews on Thursday 21st March, which will include a taught lesson. We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates by telephone. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a “Self-Disclosure” form before attending their interview. We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the above dates.

Equal Opportunities

Magdalen College School recognises and is committed to ensuring applicants and employees from all sections of the community are treated equally regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marital and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Policy

Magdalen College School is committed to the safeguarding of pupils, and any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, the receipt of satisfactory references, the school’s pre-employment medical questionnaire, plus sight of relevant original ID documentation and degree certificate(s). This role will be in regulated activity and will require a children’s barred list check as well as an enhanced DBS check. The enhanced DBS check is due to this role being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Remuneration and other benefits

MCS currently has its own salary scale, and salaries are substantially more generous than those in the maintained sector; there is also a relocation allowance on a sliding scale, by agreement with the Master and Bursar, and dependent on current location. The school also operates a cycle to work scheme, and travel loans are available. MCS is currently an accepted school for the purposes of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS). The school also offers teachers an alternative defined contribution pension scheme with an employer contribution of 22%. The school is in the process of consulting staff on a proposal to make changes to the school’s pension provision for teachers as of September 2024. In the event that the consultation results in a decision to withdraw the school from the TPS, the school would exercise its discretion under clause 9 of the contract to change the scheme available to the appointed candidate, and they would not be entitled to membership of the TPS as of September 2024. The Master will discuss the pension situation with any offer of appointment.

There is a wide range of benefits on offer to staff, including a free lunch during term time, free private health insurance and complimentary use of school sports facilities. Head to  mcsoxford.org/vacancies to find out more.

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