School Ethos

amc10

How do primary teachers contribute to the ethos of the school?:)

thesimpsons

how do you mean this ? Is in relation to the setting up of an ethos for a new school or how do teachers go about reinforcing the existing ethos.

A common enough ethos is "be the best you can be". Teachers could easily reinforce this by encouraging kids in everything from accademic learning through to PE, art, music, tidying up, playing. Gentle pushing to ensure the kids always try their hardest - nothing sloppy just cos its "rough work", tidy up their rubbish ..... including the crumbs, taking care of their books and belongings, doing things properly not just in a slapdash way, that kind of thing.

byhookorbycrook

sounds like someone is having/hoping to have an interview!!
From educationposts.ie
" Get a statement of a Catholic ethos and focus on the main points. Talk about saying prayers during the day, integrate with curriculum - sese and sphe, use in Art and \music, talk about inclusion, understanding and a holistic approach to developing the child... religion saturating the school day, visual and an integral part of the class routine.."

"I always throw in that I would lead by example, showing forgiveness and understanding etc."

"I feel I have both the personal and professional characteristics to enable pupils to receive a sound religious and moral education within the established Catholic ethos of the school. I would like to promote an environment of mutual respect and consideration that will enable pupils to develop both academically and socially. I feel that I would co-operate well with teachers, parents and pupils to achieve these goals. I believe in child-centred education system where the needs of each individual child are identified and catered for."

amc10

Yes applying for a job and have to state how I would contribute to this. Cant seem to find them on the school websites but I presume a general statement such as what you have given will suffice. Thanks for the reply!

byhookorbycrook

Best of luck!