Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

EXPERIENCE

● Successful teaching in Key Stage 2 that meets the requirements as described in the Professional Standards for Teachers - or if an ECT, successful teaching placements during teacher training

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

● Relationships with children are positive with high expectations

● Able to make effective relationships with parents, communicate with them and encourage their active participation in their child’s education

● Up-to-date knowledge/understanding of the professional duties of teachers

● Can communicate well and work with children, staff, parents and others

● Committed to personal professional development and is a reflective practitioner

● Strong work ethic and high standards

PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

● Up-to-date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies

● Understands and uses a range of forms of assessment to monitor children’s work to help them make progress

● Has a secure knowledge of the national curriculum and related pedagogy

● Has excellent literacy, maths, ICT (including AI) and written communication skills

● Understands issues in relation to achievement and diversity

● Has up to date knowledge of matters related to Safeguarding, health and well-being of children

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

● Is able to plan and teach challenging, motivational and well organised lessons

● Can assess and monitor children’s work providing feedback to help them learn

● Will evaluate practice and refine approaches where necessary

● Knows how to create a purposeful learning environment

● Committed to further professional learning and a keenness to learn and grow within a team

What the school offers its staff

● A supportive and experienced leadership team;

● A strong commitment to professional development and career progression;

● A research informed school community where adult learning is valued as highly as pupil learning;

● A rewarding and inspiring place to work, with staff passionate about delivering a broad and enriching curriculum;

● A positive and engaged parent community, including an active PTA, who support the school and their children’s education;

● An experienced Governing Body with an active interest in the school’s development;

● Wonderful children who love to learn.

Commitment to safeguarding

Orleans Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. References will be carried out prior to interview and the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Photo identification and evidence of qualifications must be brought to the school should you be called for interview.