Classteacher - KS2

Primrose Hill Primary; Salford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Welcoming school environment

Friendly and skilled staff

Job summary

Primrose Hill Primary School in Salford is seeking an outstanding Class Teacher to join a supportive, skilled team. The successful candidate will teach across the primary age range, promoting high standards and excellent learning outcomes.

The post welcomes applicants from both ECTs and experienced teachers who are bright, motivated and committed to children’s progress. The contract is fixed term until 31 August 2027, starting January 2027, with the possibility of extension for the right

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching across the primary age range.
• Ability to reflect on practice and adapt teaching methods.
• Strong understanding of how children learn and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the primary age range to raise standards and pupil progress.
• Create a stimulating, well organised, interactive learning environment.
• Inspire and motivate pupils with high quality teaching.
• Collaborate with parents/carers and staff to support pupils' educational progress.

Job description

Class Teacher Primrose Hill Primary School

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027. This contract may be extended for the right candidate.

Required from January 2027

We are looking to appoint outstanding practitioners who are bright, enthusiastic and highly motivated. We are looking for class teachers who are passionate about teaching, and can inspire children's learning. We are looking for primary teachers who are committed to raising standards and achieving the best possible outcomes for the children in their care. If you have a talent for teaching, are ambitious, want to make a difference and would like to join our wonderful school, then we want to hear from you. We welcome applicants with experience in all key stages.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of teaching in across the primary age range
• Be an excellent classroom teacher with the ability to reflect on their own practice
• Have an excellent understanding of how children learn
• Have a secure understanding of behaviour and the importance of relationships
• Have the ability to secure pupil progress and accelerate learning
• Create a stimulating, organised, interactive and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their full potential
• Be able to inspire and motivate children with engaging high quality teaching
• Work in partnership with parents/carers and other members of staff to promote the well-being and educational progress of each pupil
• Be an excellent and positive communicator with both children and adults and a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

In return we can offer:

• A friendly and highly skilled staff
• A welcoming school environment
• A commitment to be supported in developing their career through CPD opportunities.

Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers will be considered.

We would welcome prospective candidates to look around our school.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd November

Interviews: Week of 23rd November

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and we expect all stakeholders to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS will be required. Social media/online services may occur for shortlisted candidates.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications/registrations if applicable for the role

As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.

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