KS2 Class Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development via Harris I&

Coaching and mentoring

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Harris Academy Tottenham is seeking a 12-month class teacher to cover a colleague's maternity leave from January. You will plan and teach the primary curriculum to a KS2 class, track pupils’ progress and set work, working under the Harris Federation and supported by the Harris Institute.

QTS or equivalent is required and visa sponsorship is not available. The school offers professional development through the Harris Institute and a range of rewards including the Harris Allowance and Pension

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience teaching the primary curriculum is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of child development and progression.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs.
• Promote the school curriculum and develop pupil aptitudes.
• Set and mark work in school and elsewhere.
• Assess, record and report on pupil development and attainment.
• Share high quality teaching practice to secure good or outstanding teaching.
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and contribute to academy life.

Skills

High progress for primary-age children

Core National Curriculum knowledge

Child development understanding

Behaviour management

Equality and inclusion

Communication and teamwork

Education

QTS or equivalent

Undergraduate degree

Job description

A 12-month class teacher post at Harris Academy Tottenham, covering a colleague's maternity leave from January. The work centres on planning and teaching the primary curriculum to a KS2 class, tracking pupils' progress and setting work. The school is part of the Harris Federation and offers development through the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership, with support from the senior leadership team. QTS or equivalent is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs
• Have regard to the school curriculum and promote each pupil's abilities and aptitudes
• Set and mark work for pupils in school and elsewhere
• Assess, record and report on pupils' development, progress and attainment
• Share high quality teaching practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
• Commit to ongoing professional development
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy

What’s required

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree

Experience

• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum

Skills & knowledge

• Current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, especially achieving high progress for primary-age children
• Good subject knowledge of the core National Curriculum
• Understanding of child development and progression and how it shapes planning
• Strategies for managing behaviour in line with school policy
• Understanding of equal opportunities issues and how to address them in schools
• Excellent written and oral communication, and good interpersonal skills for working in a team

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• Innovative, highly motivated and eager approach

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London, £1,500 for Outer London)
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Coaching and mentoring
• Career progression opportunities