Class teacher including NQTs for Year 1 and 6 September 2017 Faith, Hope, Love Learning Together St Alban’s C of E Primary and Nursery School Application Pack Class teacher including NQTs for Year 1 and 6 September 2017

s CONTENTS Page Letter from the Headteacher 3 Advert 4 Information about the school 5,6 Person Specification 7,8 Application Process 9

Please also visit our school website www.stalbanscamden.co.uk Dear Applicant, Thank you for showing an interest in our advert for the post of a class teacher in either Year 1 or 6 depending on experience. If you are an NQT, you are most welcome to apply. We are a Church school, based in  Holborn, and situated only 3 minutes from Chancery Lane tube station. The school is a vibrant place to be with lots of exciting things going on. Our school is made up of children and staff from lots of different backgrounds and faith communities. We pride ourselves in valuing the unique child, and celebrating diversity. Our hope is that children will leave our school with high aspirations for their lives, with an inner confidence that enables them to take risks and with good interpersonal skills. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to join our team who is highly motivated, inspirational and wants to continue learning and developing themselves. I hope very much that you will want to apply for this post. You will be joining a staff team that is friendly, committed to continued professional development and works hard to enable our learning community to be the very best it can be for both children and practitioners. Do come and visit us. We would love to meet you. Best wishes Mary Thorne Headteacher Please also visit our school website www.stalbanscamden.co.uk

We are looking for an outstanding class teacher who: We can offer you:   Dates: Apply by Wednesday 24th May – mid day Job starts September 2017 Salary: MPS - Inner London Weighting Location: London Borough of Camden Contract type: Full time Contract term: Permanent St Alban’s C.E Primary and Nursery School serves a multi cultural community and is situated 3 minutes from Chancery Lane tube station. We are a vibrant learning community, where children have a voice and where the curriculum is enriched by the school’s stunning location. We are looking for an outstanding class teacher who: is a passionate, dynamic, talented and highly effective teacher has high expectations of children’s achievement is committed to inclusion and working in a church school motivated to work as part of a supportive team has a sense of humour and a love of teaching We can offer you:   highly motivated children who enjoy coming to school a forward thinking school in central London a stimulating working environment an effective induction programme a happy, friendly and committed staff team A high standard of CPD The candidates must be in sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers with an interest in K.S 1or K.S 2. Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school. Closing date: Wednesday 24th May – midday Shortlisted applicants will be contacted on Wednesday 24th May 2017 Interviews will take place on: Friday 26th May 2017 The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants. For an application pack and more information about us please visit our school website: www.stalbanscamden.co.uk NOR: 217

Information about our school Our mission statement is: ‘Learning Together.’ We therefore see ourselves as a learning community and believe that through exploring and discovering together, we can all achieve. Organisation Our classes are organised in the following way: an Early Years Foundation team which consists of a nursery and a reception class one Year 1 class one Year 2 class one Year 3 class one Year 4 class one Year 5 class one Year 6 class. Staff The school is currently led by the senior leadership team, which consists of the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Inclusion and a senior teacher who takes a lead on aspects of school improvement. The staff work closely together in order to share skills and expertise. The co-ordination of subjects and areas of school improvement is distributed amongst the staff according to skills, experience and expertise. We are fortunate to have an excellent team of support staff who support the running of the school. We have a very committed staff team, who are hard working, have a sense of humour and enjoy working and socialising together!

What is important to us? High outcomes Inclusion Developing a growth mindset in children Enrichment opportunities Pupil Voice – really listening to the child Pupil Leadership Exciting and challenging curriculum Aspirations Staff cohesion Professional development Children come first in everything we do. SMSC is at the heart of our curriculum and we are driven by a strong conviction that anything is possible with the right people in place and the motivation and determination to always want the very best for our children. We live by our vision: And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is Love. (1 Corinthians 13:13)

Education and Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Person Specification – essential Education and Experience 1 Qualified Teacher Status. 2 Degree level qualification. 3 Commitment to professional development and evidence of recent and relevant training. Personal Qualities 4 Commitment to working within an inclusive Christian environment. 5 Prepared and want to be involved in the whole life of the school. 6 Committed to supporting the school in continuing to be an outstanding place of learning for all children. 7 Committed to implementing and developing all the school’s policies. 8 Willingness to accept responsibility for an area of the curriculum, if required, and develop it throughout the school. 9 Excellent communication skills. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 10 A clear philosophy of primary education which puts the child at the centre of the process. 11 Knowledge of the National Curriculum and Religious Education and successful classroom experience. 12 A good understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies. 13 Ability to work collaboratively with all members of the school community, including parents, colleagues and outside agencies. 14 Work effectively with teaching assistants/other adults to ensure effective support for all children.

Teaching and Learning 15 A commitment to delivering a creative curriculum in a lively, stimulating and enjoyable way that leads to high outcomes. 16 Ability to plan and teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils. 17 To have a good understanding of Assessment for Learning, pupil attainment and progress. Equal Opportunities 18 Understand and is committed to the implementation of the school’s equality scheme. Safeguarding 19 Understand the protocols and good practice with regards to the safeguarding of children. 20 Evidence of DBS clearance. Please read the job description which can be downloaded from the school website: www.stalbanscamden.co.uk

Application Process Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the LDBS application form, and to submit a supporting statement, addressing all the criteria identified in the Person Specification. Completed application forms must be received by midday on Wednesday 24th May. Shortlisting will take place 24th May in the afternoon and interviews will be on Friday 26th May 2017. We will aim to contact you by the evening of Wednesday 24th May if you have been shortlisted. We strongly recommend visiting the school. If you would like to arrange an appointment to visit please contact our senior administrator, Barbara Auckland, on 020 7 2428585. We look forward to receiving your application. St Alban’s C.E Primary and Nursery school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and excellent references.