KS2 Primary Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Doncaster is seeking an experienced teacher to manage classroom activities and support pupil development. The role involves setting clear learning objectives, monitoring progress, and ensuring a motivated learning environment. Candidates must have a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and strong knowledge of current educational practices. This position offers various benefits dedicated to staff wellbeing, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to online GP services

Gym and fitness discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Knowledge of current educational practices and issues is crucial.
• Experience in primary education and ability to manage a classroom effectively are required.

Responsibilities

• Identifying teaching objectives and how they'll be taught and assessed.
• Setting clear targets for pupil achievement and monitoring their progress.
• Ensuring effective teaching and managing classroom behavior.

Skills

Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Knowledge of current educational practice

Excellent classroom practitioner

High level of written, oral and communication skills

Ability to communicate effectively to a range of audiences

Organisational and planning skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Evidence of continuing professional development

Education

Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Planning, Teaching and Class Management

• 1. Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
• 2. Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest
• 3. Setting appropriate and demanding expectations
• 4. Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
• 5. Identifying SEN or very able pupils
• 6. Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation, and challenge
• 7. Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
• 8. Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
• 9. Monitoring and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline
• 10. Using a variety of teaching methods to:
  • i. Match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
  • ii. Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions
  • iii. Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, ICT, and other sources
• 11. Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
• 12. Evaluating their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
• 13. You will take account of pupils’ needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy
• 14. You will encourage pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate, and persevere, and listen attentively
• 15. You will use a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first‑hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning
• 16. You will manage parents and other adults in the classroom

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting

• 17. You will assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching
• 18. You will mark and monitor pupils’ work and set targets for progress
• 19. You will assess and record pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving
• 20. You will prepare and present informative reports to parents

Other Professional Requirements

• 21. You will have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
• 22. You will operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school/academy
• 23. You will establish effective working relationships and set a good example through your presentation and personal and professional conduct
• 24. You will endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations
• 25. You will contribute to the corporate life of the school/academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to support the management of the school/academy
• 26. You will take responsibility of their own professional development and duties in relation to school/academy policies and practices
• 27. You will liaise effectively with parents and Academy Advisory Body (AAB) members

General

• 28. You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay.
• 29. You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• 30. You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking.
• 31. You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work.
• 32. You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR).
• 33. You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records).
• 34. You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once.
• 35. You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures.
• 36. You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary (A/I)
• An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R)
• Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I)
• Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I)
• Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I)
• Knowledge of the new Professional Teaching Standards (A/I)
• Ability to teach in the Primary phase (A/I/R)
• High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I)
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R)
• High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R)
• Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R)
• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R)
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I)
• Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I)
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R)
• Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I)
• Commitment to an involvement in extra‑curricular activities (A/I)

Desirable

• Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I)
• The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I)
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I)
• Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)

Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R – Reference

Behaviours

• Polite
• Punctual
• Reliable
• Flexible
• Passion for learning
• Clear communicator
• Takes initiative
• Self‑motivated
• Resilient
• Determined to succeed
• Team player
• Emotionally intelligent

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…

Financial Wellbeing

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extended discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing

• Access to an industry‑leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

Commitment to safeguarding

Morley Place is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all workers, volunteers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.