Class Teacher / Year Leader at Talbot Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Training and development

Job summary

Talbot Primary School in Poole seeks a class teacher with year leader responsibilities in Key Stage 1. You will deliver high-quality teaching and lead year group initiatives to accelerate pupil progress.

We value strong communication, collaborative practice and a commitment to school values. The successful candidate will contribute to staff wellbeing and uphold our procedures across the school.

Qualifications

• High-quality pedagogy developed through CPD and Joint Professional Development.
• Ability to analyse data and use it to improve standards.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support KS1 pupils.
• Excellent communication with seniors leaders and team players.

Responsibilities

• Establish clear lines of communication within the team and with colleagues to resolve issues.
• Promote wellbeing of staff and pupils within the year group.
• Ensure equity of provision for all pupils in the year group.
• Embed school systems, procedures and initiatives across the school.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Year leader duties

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Relational practice

Job description

Role Summary

Talbot Primary School are seeking to appoint a class teacher with year leader responsibilities in Key Stage 1.

As well as undertaking class teacher responsibilities, year leaders must ensure:

• High-quality pedagogy, developed through effective Continued Professional Development and Joint Professional Development.
• A challenging and engaging curriculum.
• Accurate and rigorous use of assessment to improve pupil outcomes.
• Additional support or interventions are provided which meets pupils’ needs and accelerate progress.
• They promote the wellbeing of staff and pupils within the year group.
• Equality of provision for all pupils.
• They fully support the implementation of school systems, procedures and initiatives to help to embed them across school.

Establish clear lines of communication between the members of your team and be proactive in speaking to colleagues to resolve issues as they arise. Use your initiative to take steps to improve things both for your team and for the school in general.

We Are Seeking a Professional Individual Who

• A high performing trainee teacher with the potential to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, or
• A skilled, inspirational teacher experienced in KS1.
• Able to inspire, motivate and support pupils and achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Engage relational practice with all pupils.
• Ensure equity of provision for all pupils in year group.
• Analyse data and use it effectively to improve standards.
• Passionate about raising and maintaining high standards.
• Liaise successfully with Seniors Leaders.
• Be a great team player.
• A competent and confident communicator.
• Uphold and embed school values and procedures.

What We Offer You

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card