Lower KS2 Class Teacher

We are looking for an outstanding class teacher and subject leader who:

•  Can create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning, both indoor and outdoor.
•  Can identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations for all.
•  Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
•  Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
•  Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
•  Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
•  Prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
•  Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent/carer helpers.
•  Participate in staff meetings as required.
•  Contribute to the development, leadership and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum (non ECTs).
•  Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
•  Ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
•  Communicate and consult with parents/carers over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional.
•  Liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist.
•  Continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
•  Meet with parents/carers and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.
•  Support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.
•  Promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.
•  Promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
•  Promote the aims and objectives of the academy and maintain its philosophy of education.

We can offer:

•  a school with high expectations that seeks to get the best out of everyone;
•  pupils who are incredibly enthusiastic, friendly and motivated to learn;
•  a talented and well-motivated staff;
•  happy, well-behaved, confident and hardworking young people;
•  a fantastic community of parents/carers, staff and governors who are all committed to school improvement.

Visits to the school are welcomed, but not a requirement. A tour of the school will take place on Tuesday 18th April, please ring and book a place with our school office.

Closing date 24th April 2023 

Start date 1st September 2023