Classroom Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Induction and career development

Professional development entitlement

Shared trust curriculum to reduce work

Career progression within CLF

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing sessions

Gym discounts

Flu jabs

Family leave options (maternity pay)

Cycle to work

On-site parking

Job summary

Queen Margaret Academy in East Kilbride is seeking a permanent, full-time teacher for a mixed Year 4/5 class. The role focuses on planning and delivering an aspirational curriculum while meeting the needs of pupil premium, looked-after, SEND and high-attaining pupils.

The school uses restorative practice to build positive relationships and reduce workload through the trust's shared curriculum. The successful candidate will support colleagues, develop expertise, and contribute to a collaborative

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or an equivalent teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Teach mixed Year 4/5 class and help every child reach their potential.
• Deliver an aspirational curriculum that builds curiosity, creativity and resilience.
• Support pupils to become confident, responsible and successful learners.
• Build positive relationships and a safe, supportive environment aligned with restorative practice.
• Meet the needs of pupil premium, looked-after, SEND and high-attaining pupils.
• Recognise and support enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.
• Develop expert teaching practice and support colleagues to do the same.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Communication

Differentiation

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

A permanent, full-time post teaching a mixed Year 4 and Year 5 class at Queen Margaret Academy, a single-form entry primary within the CLF multi-academy trust. The core of the work is planning and delivering an aspirational curriculum and meeting the needs of pupil premium, looked-after, SEND and high-attaining pupils. The school uses restorative practice to build relationships, and the trust's shared curriculum is intended to ease teachers' workload. The post starts on 4 January 2027 and requires a teaching qualification.

What the job involves

• Teach a mixed Year 4 and Year 5 class and help every child reach their potential
• Deliver an engaging, aspirational curriculum that builds curiosity, creativity and resilience
• Support pupils to become confident, responsible and successful learners
• Build positive relationships and a safe, supportive environment in line with restorative practice
• Meet the needs of pupils from key identified groups, including pupil premium, looked-after, SEND and high-attaining pupils
• Recognise and support enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom
• Develop expert teaching practice and support colleagues to do the same

What’s required

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher or an equivalent teaching qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Deliver the curriculum in your chosen area and teach high quality lessons across relevant key stages
• Meet the needs of pupil premium, looked-after, SEND and high-attaining pupils
• Strong communicator who can embrace change and motivate colleagues
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Recognise and support enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom
• Develop your own expert practice and support the development of others

What’s offered

• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing support for career development and wellbeing
• Professional development entitlement, subject communities and specialist networks across the trust
• Collaborative culture and shared trust curriculum that reduces planning workload
• Career progression opportunities within the trust and through the CLF Institute
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellness sessions, gym discounts and flu jabs
• Family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay
• Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking