KS2 Class Teacher (Year 5)

Teaching Vacancies; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Liversedge seeks a KS2 Class Teacher (Year 5) to inspire and motivate pupils. Candidates should hold Qualified Teacher Status and have a degree. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply. The school offers strong CPD commitment and various employee benefits, including flexible working opportunities and competitive pension schemes.

Benefits

Employee assistance programmes for wellbeing

Wellbeing champions and resources

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive pension schemes

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level with QTS.
• Evidence of successful experience or the ability to teach across all school years.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and good primary practice.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils to learn with enthusiasm.
• Encourage, motivate, and support children's learning.
• Commit to the ethos that all pupils can achieve.

Skills

Ability to inspire and motivate pupils

Excellent communication skills

Excellent behaviour management skills

Knowledge of assessment processes

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

KS2 Class Teacher (Year 5) sought to inspire pupils to learn with enthusiasm and enjoy their school experiences. Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply. Job-share applications are welcome. We encourage applicants to visit our school; please contact the Office on 01924 668836 to arrange an appointment.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level with QTS.
• Love encouraging, motivating and inspiring children through the support they give to learning.
• Be committed to our ethos that all pupils can achieve at SHARE Primary Academy.

Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate and safe to work with children.

Essential Criteria

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Degree or equivalent.
• Successful experience or the ability to teach across all school years.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and a willingness to undertake further development as appropriate.
• Evidence of/potential to become an excellent classroom practitioner, capable of inspiring pupils and forming great relationships with colleagues & parents.
• Able to inspire and motivate pupils.
• Knowledge of assessment processes and tracking systems and how they can be used to adapt planning & delivery of the curriculum to improve pupil progress.
• Able to monitor and evaluate impact of interventions and strategies.
• Working knowledge of the National Curriculum & fully conversant with good primary practice.
• Experience of/able to implement SEN provision in a class setting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to the safeguarding of children.
• Willingness to work flexibly within the overall hours (e.g., evening meetings).
• Able and willing to travel to meet the needs of the role.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• Highly competent in ICT and the use of computers.
• A willingness to be fully involved in the wider life of the school including extra-curricular activities.

What the school offers its staff

Why apply to join SHARE Multi Academy Trust?

There are many reasons to enjoy working for the trust. You will be surrounded by supportive people, working together with a common goal for all of our students, aiming to value and support all colleagues to help them achieve their personal best. If you join us, we will ensure you have what you need to make a positive difference in your education role. We will seek out your ideas and ask for your opinions regularly using staff voice.

Our CPD commitment is strong and training and development opportunities will empower you to improve in all aspects of your role. The training you receive will help you fulfil your potential at any career stage. For teachers and leaders, we offer fast-tracked, first-class development led by Shelley College (Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale):

• National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) with our structured training programmes (we offer all the qualifications).
• Lead practitioner positions for colleagues who want to remain classroom-based but lead on curriculum development or training and coaching.
• Mentor / facilitator training and experience for mentoring trainees, early career teachers or NPQ candidates – up to NPQEL facilitators.
• Trainee senior leadership positions, with placements in other schools and a substantial improvement project under an experienced leader.

All our academies have comprehensive professional development programmes for support staff, with regular training, coaching and mentoring using evidence-based research. Our trust collaboration shares best practice. Our support staff meet with colleagues across the trust each September to share ideas and resources.

Reward and recognition: we value our staff as our most valuable asset and celebrate their successes. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Employee assistance programmes for wellbeing.
• Wellbeing champions and designated wellbeing resources for staff.
• Flexible working opportunities (where practical).
• Occupational sick pay, maternity, paternity, adoption & shared parental leave.
• Competitive pension schemes with the option for shared cost AVCs.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle and tech purchases.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. Our recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks including: DBS, medical checks, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.