Eurythmy Teacher

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.