KS1 Primary Teacher - Liverpool

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary teacher for a Liverpool-based primary school. The role focuses on delivering structured lessons, assessing pupil progress, and differentiating instruction to meet diverse needs.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, PGCE or undergraduate degree plus PGCE, demonstrate safeguarding commitment, and possess fluent English. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS disclosure, overseas police clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
• CV covering 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), 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

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.

Skills

Communication

English fluency

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Patience

Education

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Job description

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)

We are seeking a passionate KS1 Primary teacher for one of our Liverpool based primary schools.

Main Duties

• 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.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need:

• 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.