Class teacher - Primary

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Supportive team ethos network

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a class teacher for Ermine Primary Academy in the Harbour Learning Trust. This fixed-term maternity cover across KS1 and KS2 starts January 2027 and ends August and December 2027.

The successful candidate will plan and teach across both key stages and help build children's emotional readiness to learn. You will report to the principal, uphold safeguarding practices, and contribute to a supportive team ethos while delivering high-quality learning

Qualifications

• QTS and primary experience across KS1 and KS2.
• Satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS.
• Visa sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-organised lessons informed by current pedagogical and subject knowledge.
• Deliver high-quality lessons across KS1 and KS2 that engage pupils and promote ambition.
• Develop children's emotional skills to support learning.
• Use strategies and e-learning tools to meet diverse learner needs.
• Establish a safe, purposeful learning environment and contribute to ethos.

Skills

Secure understanding of curriculum

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Reflective, resilient practitioner

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

Class teacher post at Ermine Primary Academy in the Harbour Learning Trust, covering two maternity leaves on fixed-term contracts, ending August and December 2027. The work centres on planning and teaching lessons across KS1 and KS2 and building children's emotional readiness to learn. The role reports to the principal and starts in January 2027. Candidates need QTS and primary experience across both key stages, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and teach well-organised lessons informed by current pedagogical and subject knowledge
• Deliver high-quality, challenging lessons across KS1 and KS2 that engage pupils and give every child an ambitious education, whatever their starting point, background or need
• Develop children's emotional skills so they can learn best in the classroom
• Use a range of strategies and e-learning tools to meet diverse learner needs and promote sustained progress
• Establish a purposeful, safe learning environment that complies with safeguarding policies
• Work as a dedicated team member, sharing effective practice and contributing to the school's ethos

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Teaching experience in a primary setting across KS1 and KS2

Skills & knowledge

• Secure understanding of the subjects and curriculum areas taught
• Deep understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Reflective, resilient classroom practitioner committed to driving up standards of achievement

Checks & eligibility

• Satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS

Other

• Honesty, integrity and commitment to the trust's DANCE values
• Commitment to the well-being of young people

What’s offered

• Continuous professional development
• Supportive network with a strong team ethos