Textiles Teacher

Job Description

The VacancyWe are looking for an experienced person to bring textiles lesson to pupils of secondary school age (from 11-19). This is part-time post, between 50-60%, with around 10 hours of teaching per week.Class sizes are small and as most classes are split for craft lessons, the craft teacher will be generally working with groups of a maximum size of 10/11 pupils at a time. In the last two years of upper school, some pupils may choose craft as a specialism, so the post holder in some instances may be working with very small numbers of pupils to a high standard in the production of textiles at Level 3. As with all posts in the school, teachers are expected to liaise with one another, attend staff meetings, parent evenings, staff training and inset days.Our ideal candidate Will have experience of teaching textiles to a range of ages, including adolescents. Will be able to teach (or willing to learn to teach) from an understanding of what is developmentally appropriate for children at different ages (that is, to teach from Anthroposophy). Will be well qualified to teach textiles, wood and metalworkMore detailed teacher job description Teaching textiles to pupils age 11-19. All teaching to be according to the principles of education laid down by Rudolf Steiner (as outlined in the book: The Educational Tasks and Content of the Waldorf Curriculum). Ensure year and term/block plans are produced and available at the school at all times, and that daily lesson plans (or copies) are filed at the school at regular intervals Attend relevant weekly staff meetings, held outside of school operating hours, to discuss pedagogical and other matters relevant to the school. Share responsibility for taking part in parents meetings as appropriate, including one-to-one meetings where needed. Keep appropriate records, maintain the pupil files up to date and record and file all conversations with parents, Educational Psychologists etc. Produce individual school reports for parents in good time and in accordance with agreed deadlines. Participation at pre-planned public and open events promoting the school and Steiner education. Attendance at School Open days is obligatory; attendance at other events may be organized in rotation with other staff. Be a good advocate of Norwich Steiner School at all times in your professional capacity as a member of staff. Maintain the ambience of the class and its physical surroundings suitable to the tasks to be undertaken. Ensure that appropriate study materials are available in good time and that homework, when given, is marked and timely feedback provided to parents. Communicate clearly and in good time any reasonable requirements for support required (Finance, administration, teaching etc) to the teaching team, management team or the school administrator. Participation in workshops and/or training relevant to the running of the school. Participation in training/workshops relevant to professional development. Familiarisation with and implementation of all school policies. As necessary and appropriate, participation in re-writing or amending the existing policies as the school grows and evolves. Participation in the appraisal of own work performance and assist in the appraisal of colleagues. Shared responsibility for supervision of all pupils during playtime. (optional for additional pay) Cover for absent colleagues as required. (optional for additional pay)