Class Teacher (maternity cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Brampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff team

Well-resourced classrooms

Positive, caring learning environment

Good CPD opportunities

Job summary

Brampton Village Primary School seeks a Year 1 class teacher to cover maternity leave on a full-time basis. The role focuses on Key Stage 1 with creative, active lessons and a supportive classroom community.

Continuing professional development is a stated priority for the school, and a DBS check plus right to work in the UK are required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 in primary
• Ability to plan engaging, active lessons
• Commitment to building a supportive classroom community
• Strong classroom management and high expectations for progress

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 1 class full time to cover maternity leave
• Create a supportive, responsible and reflective classroom learning community
• Set high expectations for all pupils and enable every child to make good progress
• Use creative and innovative teaching approaches
• Plan learning that is active, vibrant, real and relevant to pupils
• Deliver imaginative, challenging lessons that build lifelong learning habits
• Engage in continuing professional development

Skills

KS1 teaching

Creative & innovative

Community building

High expectations

Job description

Year 1 class teacher post at Brampton Village Primary School, covering a colleague's maternity leave on a full-time basis. The work centres on teaching Key Stage 1 with creative, active lessons that build pupils' independence and a supportive classroom community. Continuing professional development is a stated priority for the school. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 1 class full time to cover maternity leave
• Create a supportive, responsible and reflective classroom learning community
• Set high expectations for all pupils and enable every child to make good progress
• Use creative and innovative teaching approaches
• Plan learning that is active, vibrant, real and relevant to pupils
• Deliver imaginative, challenging lessons that build lifelong learning habits
• Engage in continuing professional development

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to teach at Key Stage 1
• Creative and innovative approach to teaching
• Ability to build a supportive, resourceful and resilient classroom community
• High expectations of pupils

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic
• Strong commitment to professional learning

What’s offered

• Support from a friendly and dedicated staff team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Positive, caring learning environment
• Good opportunities for continuing professional developmentPupils who are happy, motivated and keen to learn