Class Teacher - Fixed Term

Teaching Vacancies; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an energetic and creative teacher capable of delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum. You will drive high standards by using current evidence on teaching and learning and by sharing expertise with colleagues.

Applicants should have a DfE-recognised teaching qualification and recent experience with Early Years to Key Stage Two. The school emphasises safeguarding, data-informed progress, and strong parent/community links.

Qualifications

• DfE recognised teaching qualification required.
• Ability to design and deliver effective lessons across the curriculum.
• Recent experience across Early Years to Key Stage Two.
• Strong classroom practice and behaviour management.
• Knowledge of data, assessment and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Differentiate teaching to meet all learner needs.
• Use data to monitor and support pupil progress.
• Collaborate with colleagues and share best practices.
• Contribute to safeguarding and school development priorities.

Skills

DfE teaching qualification

Lesson design

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Data & assessment

ICT in learning

Written communication

Professional development

Personalising learning

Team collaboration

Education

DfE recognised teaching qualification

Tools

Data tracking software

Educational ICT tools

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Candidates should have the drive to become outstanding classroom practitioners who can make a significant contribution to the school's ongoing success by bringing new ideas, initiative and a commitment to raising standards. You will be energetic, creative and passionate about teaching; willing to engage with the most up to date evidence around effective teaching and learning; and willing to share expertise while continuing to develop your pedagogy.

1. 1 A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification.
2. 2 Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the relevant curriculum, age and ability ranges including personalising learning to meet individual needs.
3. 3 Recent experience of teaching in or across Early Years, Key Stage One or Key Stage Two.
4. 4 Able to demonstrate excellent standards of classroom practice and behaviour management.
5. 5 A detailed knowledge and understanding of all curricular areas and the relevant statutory and non-statutory curricular frameworks.
6. 6 A detailed, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
7. 7 Knowledge of use of data, assessment and record keeping to target teaching and ensure good and outstanding progress of all learners.
8. 8 Able to use ICT to support learning, record keeping and assessment such as analysis of pupil data tracking.
9. 9 Excellent written communication skills, negotiation skills and tact.
10. 10 Evidence of relevant and on-going professional development and training.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an outstanding school with enthusiastic pupils, a supportive and dynamic team, fantastic facilities and strong parent and community links.

Please make explicit within your application:

• your teaching experience from previous posts by year group,
• the duration of your teaching experiences,
• any subject specialisms or areas of interest that you could bring to the school.

Commitment to safeguarding

This school is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. In addition, for shortlisted candidates, the school will be carrying out an online search as part of our due diligence process. Please see the copy of our Safer Recruitment Policy and the copy of our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which are included with the application pack on our website.