POSITION PROFILE : Wood Work Teacher
Qualifications : We are looking for someone who is skilled or has some exposure to woodwork either as a hobby or as a profession. We are looking for someone who is committed and reliable with good communication skills and is flexible and has a positive attitude to work. Someone who is interested in engaging and inspiring our children.
Key Accountabilities/Activities: : Woodwork Teacher is responsible for holding the class being taught and will be expected to teach work relevant to Main Lesson of a particular class. The age range being taught will be 6-15 years of age. Advice and support for curriculum delivery and lesson planning can be sought from our Finnish Curriculum’ and from assigned personal mentor. The average number of contact lessons for Craft/Woodwork Teacher is 6 lessons per week, spreading over 3-4 days, generally start time of 7.30 am to 2 pm. Additional Responsibilities Risk assessments will be required to be carried out by the Craft/Woodwork teacher and keeping the woodwork and tools area in order. Assessment of each pupil is required every half term. Self-Assessment required every half term.
Duties & Expectations: :
- To provide a balanced curriculum and maintain progress of all class members in the subject at a pace suitable to their age and development and with regard to the School’s curriculum policy
- To observe the children in Woodwork classes and to share observations and any concerns with the Class Teacher
- To plan and prepare lessons and liaise with relevant Class Teacher
- To maintain excellent discipline and clear boundaries so that the learning objectives of the class and the provisions of the School’s Health and Safety policy are met.
- To follow the School’s Planning, Recording and Assessment Policy
- Be aware of and work to the schools’ policies and procedures
- Further duties will include:
- Monitoring, and keeping, to budget
- Preparation of annual reports for pupils
- Attending meetings with Class Teachers and out of school hours meetings as required, including Teachers’ meetings