Class Teacher Year 1

Laburnum Primary School; Sandy; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Laburnum Primary School is recruiting a Year 1 class teacher for a fixed-term, full-time post running until 31 August 2027. The role involves teaching the Advantage Schools curriculum, using assessments to close knowledge gaps, and contributing to curriculum development in a text-rich, teacher-led environment with high behaviour standards.

Visa sponsorship is not available; start date is 1 January 2027 or sooner.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for teaching and making a difference to pupils.
• Creative teaching methods that engage primary-age pupils.
• Communicating effectively with pupils and parents, explaining complex ideas simply
• Giving constructive feedback
• Strong organisation and time management
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other staff

Responsibilities

• Teach the Advantage Schools curriculum to a cohort of pupils.
• Use assessment to inform responsive action that fills gaps in knowledge.
• Ensure teaching and learning practice is supported by robust research and evidence.
• Maintain and contribute to curriculum development and champion the school’s approach.
• Work as part of the teaching team and help develop other teaching staff where appropriate.
• Uphold very high expectations and standards in all aspects of school life.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and practices are followed with rigour.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Creative teaching

Strong communication

Constructive feedback

Organisation

Team collaboration

Job description

This fixed-term, full-time Year 1 class teacher post at Laburnum Primary School runs until 31 August 2027. The core of the work is teaching the Advantage Schools curriculum to a class, using assessment to close gaps in pupils' knowledge and helping to develop the curriculum. The school runs a text-rich, teacher-led setting with very high behaviour expectations and an academic curriculum with enrichment for all. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 January 2027 or sooner.

What the job involves

• Teach the Advantage Schools curriculum to a cohort of pupils
• Use assessment to inform responsive action that fills gaps in knowledge
• Ensure teaching and learning practice is supported by robust research and evidence
• Maintain and contribute to curriculum development and champion the school's approach
• Work as part of the teaching team and help develop other teaching staff where appropriate
• Uphold very high expectations and standards in all aspects of school life
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and practices are followed with rigour

Experience

• Experienced primary class teacher

Skills & knowledge

• Genuine passion for teaching and making a difference to pupils
• Creative teaching methods that engage primary-age pupils
• Communicating effectively with pupils and parents, explaining complex ideas simply
• Giving constructive feedback
• Strong organisation and time management
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other staff

Checks & eligibility

• Willingness to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks, including with past employers and the DBS