Class Teacher

Hillingdon Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillingdon Primary School is seeking a qualified primary teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and contribute to the school’s ethos and safeguarding commitments. The role requires strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and EYFS, excellent communication, and the ability to differentiate for diverse learners.

The successful candidate will work within a collaborative team, upholding high expectations for pupil attainment and progress, and actively contributing to safeguarding and welfare

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status is required.
• A degree is required.
• Successful primary teaching experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum / EYFS Framework is essential.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs with a focus on outcomes.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

High quality teacher

Oral and written communication

Curriculum knowledge

Teaching strategies

Understanding how children learn

Differentiation

Relationship-building

Team collaboration & delegation

Safeguarding knowledge

Behaviour management

ICT for learning

Education

Qualified teacher status

Degree

Primary teaching experience

Job description

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified teacher status

• Degree

• Successful primary teaching experience

Knowledge and Skills

• A high quality teacher

• Well-developed oral, written and presentation skills

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum / EYFS Framework

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

• A good understanding of how children learn

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

• An ability to work as part of a team and to be able to effectively delegate work to teaching support staff.

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.

• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

Personal Qualities / Competencies

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. Note: The school has systems in place to ensure teachers are supported in managing their workload and expectations are not unreasonable.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to behave in a way which reflects this.

• Commitment to providing equality of opportunity in both the curriculum and pastoral care.

• Value the needs of individual pupils and the diversity of their cultural backgrounds, providing equal opportunities in access to learning.

• A hard working, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

• Acts with professional integrity at all times and demonstrates a positive attitude that upholds the values of Hillingdon Primary School and The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT).