Class Teacher / Year Leader: Talbot Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS/TPPS

Wellbeing support

Holiday entitlement

Discounts portal

Counselling services

Blue Light card

Job summary

Talbot Primary School, part of Dorset Council UK, is seeking a Class Teacher with year leader responsibilities for Key Stage 1. The role blends classroom teaching with leadership, shaping teaching and learning and driving standards across Year 1 and Year 2.

You will benefit from excellent CPD, supportive colleagues, and a strong wellbeing culture. The successful candidate will lead in KS1, inspire pupils, analyse data, and collaborate with senior leaders to progress the school’s curriculum and

Qualifications

• KS1 teaching experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils to achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Engage relational practice with all pupils and promote inclusive provision.
• Analytical use of data to drive pupil progress and standards.
• Excellent communication with staff, leaders and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year Leader responsibilities within KS1.
• Deliver high-quality pedagogy and a challenging curriculum.
• Utilise assessment results to improve pupil outcomes.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and staff to embed school initiatives.
• Promote staff and pupil wellbeing and equality of provision.

Skills

KS1 experience

Inspiring teaching

Team player

Good communicator

Data-driven

Leadership potential

Job description

Join Talbot Primary School and become part of a dedicated, ambitious and supportive team where children are at the heart of everything we do. This exciting Class Teacher and Year Leader opportunity offers the perfect blend of classroom teaching and leadership, providing scope to influence teaching and learning across Key Stage 1 while continuing to develop your own career. With excellent facilities, outstanding professional development opportunities and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, Talbot Primary is an exceptional place to grow as a teacher and leader.

We have a proven track record of developing talented staff into senior leadership positions, making this an ideal opportunity for ambitious practitioners who are eager to progress their careers and take on greater responsibility in the future. Come and help us shape the next generation of confident, successful learners while taking the next exciting step in your own professional journey.

Role Summary

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

• 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 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