MILTON KEYNES PREPARATORY SCHOOL APPLICATION PACK KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER Milton Keynes Preparatory School Tattenhoe Lane Milton Keynes MK3 7EG T: 01908 642111 F: 01908 366365 E: info@mkps.co.uk W: www.mkprep.co.uk
MILTON KEYNES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Dear Applicant We are delighted that you have shown an interest in the role of Key Stage 1 Teacher at Milton Keynes Preparatory School. Our school is situated on the south west side of Milton Keynes, with all the modern facilities you would expect. We offer places for children up to age 11 (Year 6) with an integrated Nursery caring for babies from 2 months. Our guiding principle has always been to create a happy environment in which children can reach their potential. We aim to develop academic excellence by providing the highest educational standards within a broad curriculum and by ensuring that all children participate in activities they enjoy. We are looking for a Key Stage 1 Teacher who is keen to contribute to the continuing development of the school and who will be instrumental in inspiring our children in developing a real and lasting interest in their education. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupil attainment, progress and behaviour. The information in this application pack and on the school s website will support you in understanding the context of our school and our priorities. If you would like to visit the school before applying for the post, please contact Mrs Rust, our Human Resources Manager, on 01908 642111 to make a convenient appointment. An Application Form can be found at the end of this pack. Please note Milton Keynes Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo safer recruitment practices, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Please return your CV or Application Form, along with a supporting letter addressed to me, either by post to the school s address or by email to hr@mkps.co.uk. Please check that we have the details of your two referees, one of whom should be the Headmaster of your current or most recent school. Thank you for your interest in this position. I very much hope that you will consider making an application for this exciting opportunity. Yours faithfully Simon Driver Headmaster
MILTON KEYNES PREPARATORY SCHOOL About our school Milton Keynes Preparatory School is an IAPS co-educational day school which is located on the south west side of Central Milton Keynes. The school was founded in 1975 and a new school building was purpose built in 1986. The school has been built in planned phases, from initial pupil numbers of 85 to its current numbers of just under 500. The school has developed good relationships with its parents, who accord with the school aims of the provision of a service which shows genuine regard for the needs of working parents. Our families are both local and from further afield. The school s aim is to create a happy environment. We have happy, articulate, well-motivated children, whose academic results are a credit to them, the staff, their parents and the school. Children show respect for themselves and others. Above all else, we aim to give our children the best preparation for their senior school, so that when they leave us they have the confidence to build on the academic and personal foundations we have helped to establish. The school is currently split into three departments: Nursery Department, Pre Preparatory Department and Preparatory Department. Our Nursery Department includes children from the age of 2 months to 2+ years. Once our children turn 2½ to 3 years of age, they enter our Pre Preparatory Department and this department includes children up to the age of 7 (Year 2). Our Preparatory Department pupils are aged between 8 and 11 years (Year 3 to Year 6). The school is fortunate to have two ICT suites, which include an array of imacs, MacBooks and ipads for use within the curriculum. Each classroom is equipped with interactive whiteboards/touchscreens, enabling technology to form an integral part of teaching and learning. There is a Science Lab, D&T Lab, Music Studio, a dedicated Art room, and there are numerous, well-stocked, libraries for the children to choose resources from. The school has a large gym/sports hall and purpose built astro-turf courts for use for sports fixtures and PE/Games. Our school meals are cooked freshly on-site daily by our Chef and his team. The achievement at the school is at a very high level, with both boys and girls, performing at levels above expected norms and the majority of our Preparatory Department pupils will have reached the required standards for 11+ or have gained places at senior independent schools. The school has a very high reputation for its sporting achievements and has, consistently, reached the regional finals for numerous IAPS Netball, Rounders and Hockey Tournaments. The school has a strong, committed, Senior Management Team, each being responsible for his/her areas within the school. The Leadership Team provides an excellent link to the parents, staff and children of all the departments throughout the school. We have a number of peripatetic music teachers who visit the school weekly to offer tuition to our pupils from Year 1 to Year 6. The school is very proud of its previous inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (November 2014), which found us to be Excellent on all aspects of the school and was judged as Outstanding on all 4 aspects of the EYFS. A copy of our report can be found via the School Policies link on the school s website.
MILTON KEYNES PREPARATORY SCHOOL Job Description Key Stage 1 Teacher Job Title Key Stage 1 Teacher Location Milton Keynes Preparatory School, Tattenhoe Lane, Milton Keynes, MK3 7EG Working Weeks Monday to Friday, 36 weeks per annum (includes one week playscheme duty) Plus an additional 4 staff training/meeting days Responsible to Headmaster for all matters. Senior Leadership Team / Head of Pre Prep in respect of curriculum and pastoral matters. Responsible for n/a Contractual Status Permanent, Full Time Subject to probationary period of one year, together with the receipt of satisfactory references and subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure Check. To share and support the school s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal growth and enjoyment To support the ethos, aims and vision of the school To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential To contribute to raising standards of pupil attainment and achievement To carry out duties as assigned by the Headmaster. To carry out supervision duties as timetabled Job Purpose Key Responsibilities Specific to the Post General Duties Implement agreed school policies and guidelines Support initiatives agreed by the Headmaster and staff Contribute to the school s development plan and its implementation Plan and prepare lessons to meet the needs of all pupils based on the National Curriculum and National Strategies Provide a stimulating classroom environment Report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils Communicate and co-operate with outside agencies Organise and direct the work of support staff within the classroom Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance Contribute to whole school activities You are required to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the school s Teachers Contract of Employment. In addition the post is subject to compliance with: All teachers have a responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with. School policies and guidelines on the curriculum and school organisation including Health and Safety and e-safety
Person Specification Experience Experience of successful teaching in KS1 would be advantageous Evidence of high level competence as a classroom teacher An interest in further developing a curriculum area within the school The successful applicant might also be able to demonstrate specialist subject skills. Skills and Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status Good organisational skills and the capacity to work under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential Confidential in all matters Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills The teacher should have an excellent knowledge and understanding of: Child protection, Health and Safety procedures and their application in a school setting A range of frameworks that support the education, development and well- being of children National Curriculum, National Strategies and assessment, school improvement, Ofsted Framework etc. The importance of developing close links between the school and the wider community Effective teaching and learning styles to improve outcomes for children How the curriculum supports the ethos and values of the school The teacher will be able to demonstrate: An understanding of child-centred learning A commitment to accelerating pupil progress and reaching challenging targets An ability to motivate and inspire children An awareness of the principles of Assessment for Learning An ability to encourage independent learning An ability to create an effective, stimulating and visual learning environment Excellent personal relationships within a team Effective communication (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences An ability to use ICT confidently to enhance children s learning and embed cross curricular learning A commitment to be involved in the whole life of the school Personal Characteristics Continued Professional Development The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: An empathy with children. A love of learning and a commitment to providing an inclusive educational experience for all pupils A committed and hard-working ethos and the ability to work as part of a team An ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents Milton Keynes Preparatory School is committed to providing CPD for the successful candidate. We expect the successful candidate to undertake available training courses and research to enhance personal knowledge, skills and experience.