Class Teacher at Alton Park Junior School

Alton Park Junior School; Tendring; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training program

Cycle to Work scheme

Perkbox access

Blue Light Card

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alton Park Junior School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to inspire learners within a supportive community. The role is available as 80% FTE or 100% FTE, with a focus on engaging lessons and a safe, inclusive classroom culture.

The successful candidate will hold UK QTS, have primary teaching experience, and be committed to safeguarding children while contributing to the school’s high aspirations and values.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• Experience teaching in the primary sector
• Knowledge of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Commitment to the school’s vision and values

Responsibilities

• Promote the school's aims and ethos and support the Headteacher in maintaining its philosophy
• Set high expectations to inspire and challenge pupils
• Promote progress and outcomes for pupils
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons
• Manage behaviour to create a safe learning environment

Skills

QTS (UK)

Primary teaching

Behaviour management

Curriculum planning

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

About this Role

Join a Community Where Everyone Matters atAlton Park Junior School

Areyou looking to inspire students through engaging learning environments? Do youwant to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, andvalued?

AtAlton Park Junior School, we have a strong sense of community and highaspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children forlifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled withfirst-hand experiences.

Weare looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our school communityand help us to provide an environment where every child is given the tools tomake a positive contribution to society.

Thispost is available on a part time (80% FTE) or full-time (100% FTE)basis.

A Day in the Life:

Someof your key responsibilities will be:

• Promoting the aims and objectives of the school andmaintaining its philosophy of education and supporting the Headteacher inpromoting the ethos of the School;
• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate andchallenge pupils;
• Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils;
• Planning and teaching well-structured lessons;
• Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safelearning environment.

WhatWe're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our teamif you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK
• Successful teaching experience within the primary sector
• Thorough knowledge of a range of teaching, learning andbehaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively
• Good knowledge of policies and commitment to safeguardingchildren
• Commitment to the vision, aims and values of theTrust/School.

Pleasesee the attached Job Description & Person Specification for furtherdetails.

WhyChoose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staffand fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and acomprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• Arobust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalledopportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideasand building strong professional relationships.

EmployeeBenefits:

• Acompetitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• AHealth Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs.
• Accessto a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being.
• Exclusiveperks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more.

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

TheSigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and youngpeople thatwe work with. As such, all posts aresubject to safer recruitment processes, including thedisclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. Weensure that wehave a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer workingpractice acrossour schools.

TheSigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed toequal employmentopportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded inour vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we arestrong and moresuccessful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.