Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school in Greater London is seeking an enthusiastic and reflective teacher. Ideal candidates should possess a degree, Qualified Teacher Status, and experience with Key Stage 1 and 2 pupils. The school emphasizes high expectations for all children, fostering an engaging learning environment. Excellent interpersonal skills are required. The school offers a supportive team and commitment to continuous professional development. Visit opportunities available to learn more about the school culture.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent and Dfe recognised Qualified Teacher Status are essential.
• Experience in planning and delivering engaging lessons.

Responsibilities

• Teach behaviors that ensure good learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants.

Skills

High expectations of all children

Excellent inter-personal skills

Sound ICT knowledge and skills

Experience with Special Educational Needs

Ability to plan collaboratively

Education

Degree or equivalent

Dfe recognised Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Dfe recognised Qualified Teacher Status
• Enhanced DBS check

Teaching experience

• Experience of working in Key Stage 1 and or 2
• Experience of planning and delivering fun, engaging and challenging lessons
• Experience of working successfully with pupils with Special Educational Needs

ExperienceManagingown or others performance

• A reflective practitioner who sets high expectations ofthemselves
• Experience of working successfully with teaching assistantsand/or other support staff

Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum
• An understanding of recent curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching
• Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues

Skills/Abilities

• Sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to class teaching, able to demonstrate effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning
• Able to use assessments of pupils’ learning to inform future planning
• Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
• Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies to reinforce good learning behaviours

Philosophy, beliefs, values

• A belief in restorative justice
• Demonstrates a passion for closing the gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Personal Qualities

• Has excellent inter-personal skills
• Has a growth mindset and is constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be
• Can work as part of a supportive team
• Has a (good) sense of humour
• Is approachable
• Can seek support and advice when needed
• Able to manage own workload effectively

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the opportunity to work with a committed, supportive and hard-working team; a newly developed, spacious learning environment; and delightful children who are keen to learn.

Our school serves a wide community of all faiths, including none, and so encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please watch our school video https://vimeo.com/925368889?fl=pl&fe=sh to get a flavour of life at St. George’s.

Further details about the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking and reflective teacher to join our team. In our last inspection, we were graded as Good by Ofsted in January 2022. As a school within the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education Multi-Academy Trust, we offer brilliant opportunities for CPD and personal growth.

We are looking for a teacher who

• Has high expectations of all children and believes all children should succeed
• Makes learning fun and challenging
• Has excellent inter-personal skills
• Has a growth mindset and is constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be

We strongly recommend arranging a visit—we would be delighted to show you what makes St George’s such a special place to work. To book a tour with the Head Teacher, Mr Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.

Application packs can be obtained by

• Emailing Barbara Whiting, SBM at [e-mail]
• Calling in to the school office to collect a hard copy

Commitment to safeguarding

St George’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.