Early Years Class Teacher (Nursery/Reception) at Banda School

A leading independent school in Kenya offering an outstanding educational experience to children aged between 2 and 13 years. B - To provide a Broad and Balanced educational experience that will ensure the development of the whole child. A - To encourage an Ambition to excel - in all areas of school life. N - To create a Nurturing environment so tha...

 

Early Years Class Teacher (Nursery/Reception)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching 

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 andattainment.
  • 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

Method of Application

A completed Application Form and Covering Letter should be sent to applications@bandaschool.com

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