KS2 teacher

Pendragon Plc; Papworth Everard; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pendragon Plc in Papworth Everard invites applications for a teaching role focused on delivering high-quality lessons that meet the National Curriculum and promote strong pupil progress. You will plan and deliver lessons with energy and adaptability, supporting a culture of achievement and wellbeing.

As part of a supportive team, you will assess pupil learning, report progress and contribute to curriculum development, including SPAG and writing across year groups.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet National Curriculum expectations and promote strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupils' learning and set appropriate, challenging work, in school and beyond.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, curriculum development and the consistent delivery of SPAG and writing across year groups.
• Promote pupil safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour in line with our therapeutic approach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionally supervise support staff to maximise pupil progress.
• Take an active part in school life beyond the classroom, supporting extracurricular activities and the wider personal development agenda.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet National Curriculum expectations and promote strong progress and outcomes for all pupils.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupils' learning and set appropriate, challenging work, in school and beyond.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, curriculum development and the consistent delivery of SPAG and writing across year groups.
• Promote pupil safety, wellbeing and positive behaviour in line with our therapeutic approach.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionally supervise support staff to maximise pupil progress.
• Take an active part in school life beyond the classroom, supporting extracurricular activities and the wider personal development agenda.

This post will be part of a supportive, purposeful team that values reflective practice and continuous professional improvement.

Core Values/Beliefs

• Believes every pupil can achieve and sets high expectations for all.
• Teaches with energy and creativity to inspire curiosity and resilience.
• Is organised, adaptable and effective at managing and deploying classroom support.
• Communicates clearly and kindly with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and able to support pupils with SEND using targeted approaches.
• Is a reflective practitioner who values professional development and collaboration.
• Will embrace our therapeutic approach to behaviour and help foster a respectful, challenging and achievement-focused classroom culture.

We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers and experienced colleagues alike.

What the school offers its staff What we offer

• A friendly, supportive school community with pupils keen to learn.
• A recent successful OFSTED inspection using the new toolkit.
• A skilled team of teaching assistants and colleagues who are committed to shared improvement.
• A genuine commitment to staff professional development, with induction and targeted support where appropriate.
• Strong leadership with a clear focus on wellbeing and professional growth
• The chance to teach in an engaging environment with extensive outdoor learning opportunities (forest, OPAL) and unique extras (school chickens!).
• A culture that values wellbeing for both staff and pupils.