Key Stage 1 Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary, part-time Key Stage 1 teaching post at Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, with a possible route to permanence and a January 2027 start. The work is delivering an engaging, creative curriculum to infant-age pupils, with high expectations for their achievement, behaviour and inclusion.

Working two and a half days a week, the post also involves contributing to wider school life and building relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Experience teaching primary-aged children.
• Experience in Key Stage 1 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teach within the Key Stage 1 phase.
• Deliver an engaging, creative and inclusive curriculum.
• Set and maintain high expectations for pupils' achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Work as part of a supportive team.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

High expectations

Engaging teaching

Inclusive teaching

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

A temporary, part-time Key Stage 1 teaching post at Aston Fence Junior and Infant School, with a possible route to permanence and a January 2027 start. The work is delivering an engaging, creative curriculum to infant-age pupils, with high expectations for their achievement, behaviour and inclusion. Working two and a half days a week, the post also involves contributing to wider school life and building relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. Qualified Teacher Status is required, and the appointment depends on an enhanced DBS check and references.

What the job involves

• Teach within the Key Stage 1 phase
• Deliver an engaging, creative and inclusive curriculum
• Set and maintain high expectations for pupils' achievement, behaviour and inclusion
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Work as part of a supportive team
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

• Experience of teaching primary-aged children

Skills & knowledge

• High expectations of children's attainment, behaviour and personal development
• Delivers engaging, inclusive and high-quality teaching and learning
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks

Other

• Enthusiastic, organised and committed to professional development

Nice to have

• Experience of teaching within Key Stage 1
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team

What's offered

• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Dedicated and supportive staff team with a wide range of expertise
• Positive working environment focused on wellbeing and collaboration
• Welcoming and caring school community