Class Teacher

Havering Education Services; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and dedicated classroom teacher to join their enthusiastic team. This role emphasizes the importance of pupil well-being and offers extensive opportunities for professional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where teachers can thrive while ensuring that students receive a broad and balanced curriculum. With a focus on work/life balance and well-being, this position is perfect for educators looking to make a significant impact in a warm, welcoming community. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to contribute to a positive learning environment, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Work/life balance support

Wellbeing days

Dedicated PPA time

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching with a focus on pupil well-being.
• Ability to engage and motivate students effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and high expectations.
• Build positive relationships with students and families.
• Participate fully in all aspects of school life.

Skills

Outstanding teaching practice

High expectations of pupil progress

Assessment for tracking pupil progress

Engagement and motivation of pupils

Organizational skills

Reflective practice

Interpersonal skills

Team participation

Positive relationships with families

Effective subject leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Executive Head Teacher:Mrs H McClenaghan

Start Date: 1st September 2025 - 31st August 2026

We are looking to appoint an experienced or recently qualified teacher to join our committed, supportive and enthusiastic team. We are a school that prides itself on ensuring our children have a broad and balanced curriculum where the promotion pupil well-being is considered of great importance. Newtons Primary School is a part of The Growing Together Federation with opportunities to work in collaboration with our federation school.

Newtons Primary School can offer:

• A wonderful school at the heart of the Orchard Village Community.
• Amazing pupils that are willing to learn and be the best they can be.
• A dedicated staff team and Governors that ensure all of our pupils thrive and succeed.
• Extensive opportunities for your professional development where we develop effective future leaders.
• A reduced workload with a focus on the pupil’s whole development at the centre of all decision making.
• Work/life balance. - Your wellbeing is paramount, our leaders will take care of you.
• A whole day a fortnight dedicated to your PPA time with your year group colleagues.
• Wellbeing days to support your own health and wellbeing.
• Carefully planned and considered INSET sessions and INSET days.
• A curriculum fit for ensuring our pupils are ready for the future.
• Access to NPQ courses.

We are looking for a classroom teacher who:

• Can demonstrate outstanding teaching practice
• Has high expectations of pupil progress and attainment
• Can use assessment to track pupil progress
• Is passionate about teaching and is able to engage, motivate and challenge pupils
• Has good organisational skills and is always well-prepared
• Is reflective about their own performance and seeks advice when needed
• Has good interpersonal skills and enjoys being part of a team
• Wishes to participate fully in all aspects of school life
• Enjoys their work, has a good sense of humour and is open and flexible to new ideas
• Work together with the leadership team to work towards the school improvement plan
• Build positive relationships with families to boost achievement and well-being
• Has experience of effective subject leadership

Visitors to our school comment on the friendly, warm atmosphere and are quick to see that the children are well-behaved and motivated learners.

If you think that you have the drive, enthusiasm and skills necessary to fit into our school thenplease apply online.

Interviews: Thursday 22 nd May 2025 (Dependant of satisfactory references received)

We reserve the right to interview candidates up to and beyond the closing date.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply, please visit https://ats-haveringschools.jobsgopublic.com and submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Online' link below.