Class Teacher

About this Role

Abacus Belsize is a happy nurturing and inclusive community school, as member of the Anthem Schools Trust family of schools, we are secular and welcome children from all backgrounds. Our mission is to foster a positive, creative and multi-sensory learning environment that inspires each child to maximise their individual talents, curiosity and ability to think. At Abacus, we believe all children are entitled to enjoy their childhood and live it actively. 

​W​We are looking for a KS1 Class teacher who can: 

• Be responsible for the learning and achievements, promoting good progress and outcomes for all pupils. 
• Have experience in KS1 teaching.
• ​Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge all pupils. 
• ​Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school, supporting the vision and ethos of Abacus Belsize. 
• Bring a nurturing and inclusive approach to building relationships, with pupils, and the wider school community. 
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​We want to hear from you if: 

·                  If you have excellent up to date curriculum knowledge  

·                 ​Demonstrate a strong understanding of how pupils learn and are able to adapt teaching to meet their needs. 

·                  Have a passion for pupils’ educational achievements and understand the importance of effective behaviour management. 

·                  Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school, supporting the vision and ethos of Abacus Belsize

Join Abacus Belsize’s team and we can offer you: 

·                 ​The chance to join a supportive and friendly team, who are passionate about the school community and creating a school where every child and adult can thrive. 

·                  The opportunity to work within an organisation who have a robust personal development programme and are committed to the professional development of every individual. 

·                  Membership of local government pension scheme. 

·                  Access to Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health, and legal advice. 

·                  Cycle to work scheme.  

·                 ​Access to a Health Cash Plan, an optional scheme to pay a weekly or monthly premium to claim money back on everyday health care needs such as dentist, optical and physical needs. 

​If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the pupils at Abacus Belsize, we would be delighted to hear from you.  

The Abacus Belsize School Community welcome visits to the school. We are sure you will experience our friendly and happy atmosphere to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be.  

Please contact the school to arrange a visit or further discussion at mchandler@abacus.anthemtrust.uk or telephone 0207 387 8018. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check and satisfactory references. 

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’. 

Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.