Junior School Class Teacher

Tes is supporting a school looking for an exceptional classroom practitioner with Qualified Teacher Status to join our teaching team in the Junior School to cover a period of maternity leave.

You will plan, prepare and deliver challenging, well-organised and stimulating lessons, using a range of teaching strategies and resources to meet pupil’s needs and expectations. You will also work with colleagues to create a positive culture of pupil welfare and behaviour, by playing an active role in pastoral matters.

The school are looking for an individual who is experienced in planning and delivering the National Curriculum, and willing to go above and beyond to provide the necessary pace and stretch for our bright, motivated girls.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate good, practical ICT skills and the ability to work closely with colleagues.

About the School

Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the School is very well served by public transport and excellent local amenities.

The School offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
•  A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and Lifestyle discounts
• Free lunch during term time

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date is 7th November 2024 at 9am.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 18th November 2024.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend that applications are submitted early in order to avoid disappointment. The School may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.

All adults working at the school are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the safeguarding of its pupils. The school will conduct a rigorous recruitment process to identify candidates suitable for working with children and young people.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.