KS2 Class Teacher

Job Description

We are looking for a friendly caring well motivated person who enjoys working as part of a team. The successful candidate will have high standards for children’s achievement, behaviour and well-being. They will have good communication skills with both pupils and adults within school. The main responsibilities of a class teacher are the pastoral and academic wellbeing of the children in your care.

Wishford Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, reference and medical checks and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Good knowledge of EYFS, KS1 and KS2 curriculum requirements
• Strong IT skills
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Safeguarding

Teaching and Learning

• Teach inspiring lessons matched to the abilities of the children and with high expectations for all pupils
• Follow the curriculum closely to our Language of Learning and promote the development of all pupils in line with our Teaching and Learning Policy
• Prepare termly plans for each subject taught and upload them on to SharePoint in advance of a new term
• Prepare weekly plans and teach lessons accordingly
• Evaluate lessons and annotate plans to inform future planning
• Ensure that marking is up to date and follows the Assessment and Marking Policy
• Set regular homework and respond accordingly, giving written or verbal feedback
• Administer assessments as appropriate to the year group and record results according to current school policy
• Assess and record pupils’ progress; provide or contribute to oral and written reports for parents
• Liaise with the SENDco regarding pupils with specific needs. As required liaise with parents and other schools/agencies
• Participate in the school’s Performance Management process
• Attend INSET days and training courses, as required
• Be responsible for creating a stimulating learning environment
• Use a variety of teaching methods and strategies to inspire learning
• Liaise with subject co-ordinators
• Lead and co-ordinate a subject as agreed with the Head

Hours, Salary & Benefits

Hours: Term time only position, full time hours. Permanent role.

Salary: £33,000 - £45,000 pa dependent on experience and qualifications

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• EV scheme with Octopus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Means tested staff discount
• Complementary lunch
• Pro rota paid holiday + bank holidays per annum
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7

Application and Important Information:

Applicants should complete the school’s application form and submit it to Sarah Handy, School Business Manager.

The final closing date for applications noon 9th October 24 but applications will be viewed as they arrive.

Interviews will take place Monday 14th October. This role will commence in January 2025.

For full details, please see candidate pack attached.