KS1 Primary Teacher - Liverpool

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency for teachers is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary teacher in Liverpool. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing students, and fostering a positive learning environment. Applicants must possess a teaching degree, qualified teacher status, and a commitment to child welfare. Opportunities for career advancement available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and reference checks required.
• Legal right to work in the UK is essential.
• Fluent English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons.
• Assess and report on pupil progress.
• Adapt teaching to meet pupils' needs.
• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge.

Skills

Ability to communicate with and inspire children

Dedicated interest in children's education

Commitment to safeguarding

Flexible attitude

Patience

Positive outlook

Education

Undergraduate education degree or PGCE

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English, Maths and Science

Job description

Overview

Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical: forge positive professional relationships: and work with parents in the best interests of their pupils' (Teachers Standards 2014).

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well‑structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school's plans, curriculum, and schemes of work.
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress, and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils.
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests.
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and always observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to communicate with and inspire children.
• Dedicated interest in children's education and creating the best learning environment.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Flexible attitude.
• Patience.
• Positive outlook.

Qualifications

• An enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
• A CV that must cover the last 10 years of employment history (where possible).
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science.
• Undergraduate education degree or a degree in any subject and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• In-school teaching experience.
• Fluent level of English, spoken and written.

If you're a KS1 Primary teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment, please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career.