Classroom Teacher

Leiston Primary School; Bulwell; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

welcoming, inclusive school community

enthusiastic children who are eager to

committed and collaborative staff team

focus on professional development and

opportunities to contribute to school

supportive leadership team and staff-w

Job summary

Leiston Primary School is seeking a dedicated, caring classroom teacher to join our inclusive 420-place primary school with a successful nursery and an Ofsted rating of Good. The role focuses on high-quality teaching and learning, ensuring all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will uphold safeguarding as a core value, build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues, and contribute to the wider life and continued development of

Qualifications

• is vigilant about safeguarding and places the wellbeing of children at the heart of their practice
• is an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• can plan and deliver engaging, ambitious and inclusive learning
• understands how assessment can be used effectively to identify pupils’ needs and support progress
• is committed to meeting the needs of all learners through effective adaptive teaching
• builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• understands the importance of a strong, consistent school culture and contributes positively to it
• works effectively as part of a team and is keen to collaborate, reflect and develop professionally
• promotes positive behaviour and relationships, creating a safe and purposeful learning environment
• is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• shares our ambition for every child to succeed

Job description

About this Role

Leiston Primary School is a thriving and inclusive 420-place primary school with a successful nursery. Judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted, we are committed to providing all children with a rich, engaging and ambitious education, complemented by a wide range of opportunities that support their personal development and wellbeing.

Serving a diverse community, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and nurturing environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their full potential. As a school, we are continuously striving to develop and enhance our practice, ensuring that we meet the evolving needs of our pupils and the wider community we serve.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The wellbeing, safety and voice of every child underpin our daily decision-making and shape the culture of our school.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring classroom teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be committed to providing high-quality teaching and learning, creating an inclusive and engaging classroom where all pupils are supported and challenged to achieve their best.

The successful candidate will have high expectations for every child and will use effective teaching, assessment and adaptive practice to ensure that pupils make strong progress. They will build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families and contribute fully to the wider life and continued development of our school.

We are particularly looking for someone who shares our commitment to Respect, Resilience, Kindness and Teamwork, and who will contribute positively to our supportive and ambitious school culture.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• is vigilant about safeguarding and places the wellbeing of children at the heart of their practice
• is an enthusiastic and effective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• can plan and deliver engaging, ambitious and inclusive learning
• understands how assessment can be used effectively to identify pupils’ needs and support progress
• is committed to meeting the needs of all learners through effective adaptive teaching
• builds positive and supportive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• understands the importance of a strong, consistent school culture and contributes positively to it
• works effectively as part of a team and is keen to collaborate, reflect and develop professionally
• promotes positive behaviour and relationships, creating a safe and purposeful learning environment
• is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
• shares our ambition for every child to succeed

We can offer:

• a welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community
• enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• a committed and collaborative staff team
• a strong focus on professional development and improving classroom practice
• opportunities to contribute to the continued development of the school
• a supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth
• opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues across East Anglian Schools Trust

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST), working closely with primary and secondary schools across the Trust to share expertise, professional development and opportunities for pupils and staff.