KS2 Teacher - Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Bradford is looking for a dedicated teacher to join their team. The role requires a graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for fostering student engagement in learning. The successful candidate will contribute to a positive classroom culture and participate in both academic and extra-curricular activities. Competitive offerings include a robust professional development program and various employee wellness benefits.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Access to discounts platform

24/7 access to online GP

Qualifications

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary.
• An excellent classroom practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Teaching students in the Primary phase.
• Contributing to the academic success of pupils.
• Engaging in extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Current educational practice

Classroom management

Communication Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate degree in education

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

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)
• Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I)
• Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (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)

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

What we can offer

The successful applicant will be joining an ambitious, committed and hardworking team who are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to pupils and prepare them with the necessary skills to be successful lifelong learners.

We provide high quality CPD through a combination of:

• In school training and mentoring from our experienced staff
• Trust wide training with opportunities to link up with other teachers across Delta
• External training from a range of excellent and effective providers

If you feel you would be the right fit for this role then we would very much like to hear from you.

We are very proud of our academy and visits would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01274 770312 if you would like to arrange a visit.

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 extensive 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

*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained

Safeguarding and Recruitment

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.