Main features of the position:
Cambridge Waldorf School is looking for an inspiring, enthusiastic and committed individual to teach Eurythmy. The Eurythmy teacher is responsible for teaching children between the ages of 6 and 16 years. As well as being a fully trained Eurythmist, the Eurythmy teacher will have a deep interest in Waldorf education and its curriculum, with a proven ability to relate to and inspire children, and an excellent ability to communicate and cooperate with colleagues and parents.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching Duties:
To take overall responsibility for the Eurythmy curriculum including curriculum development and integration, including updating and reviewing relevant documentation
To prepare and deliver eurythmy lessons at a pace suitable to the children’s age and development, based on a deep understanding of Waldorf pedagogy/child development
To lead and inspire the children, maintaining good discipline, following the school behaviour policy and holding boundaries assertively, developing children’s confidence and ensuring that effective learning can take place in the class.
To monitor and evaluate pupils’ work.
To keep appropriate records for the children’s files.
To support, under the direction of the class teachers, SENDCo and professionals, the education and welfare of pupils
To manage the budget for materials and resources
To take overall responsibility for the classes including:
teaching, supervising, managing and assessing the pupils
liaising with colleagues and parents
record keeping and report writing in accordance with statutory and school requirements
To undertake appropriate preparation, study and training as necessary both for the effective delivery of the lessons/curriculum and to advance the school's ethos and objectives
To maintain the teaching space
To attend weekly school staff meetings
To develop and present workshops and lectures for parents and the wider community
To prepare and review risk assessments relating to the curriculum
To meet with the class teachers to plan and coordinate lessons / learning activities
General Duties:
To support the school's ethos, principles and objectives
To be available for supply teaching in the Lower School
To ensure that all resources and materials are prepared for class use
To attend out of school hours meetings, such as parent evenings, when necessary
To attend school and staff meetings as necessary
To participate in work, study and training days during school holidays and as required
To be familiar with all school policies and rules, and in particular to ensure that the Health and Safety Policy is followed
To participate in the appraisal of own work performance and contribute to peer appraisals and observations
Please see the attached job description for the person specification and further details about the school.