Lower School Class Teacher - KS1

Clarus Education; Richmond; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Richmond Preparatory School is seeking a dedicated KS1 Lower School Class Teacher for a permanent role commencing in September 2024. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years teaching experience, hold QTS, and demonstrate strong classroom management and communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team and foster a creative learning environment for young students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience required.
• Experience in teaching phonics and leading extracurricular clubs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and safe learning environment.
• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and record pupil's progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Planning and preparation

Time-management

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree level qualification

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KS1 Lower School Class Teacher – Prep School – Permanent – Richmond – Sept 24

Post Title: KS1 Lower School Class Teacher – KS1 (Year 1 or 2)

Contract Schedule: Monday-Friday, Term-Time

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: MPS3-UPS3 – Outer London (Competitive – subject to experience)

Start Date: September 2024

Location: Richmond, London

We are recruiting an individual to join our dynamic team as a Lower School Class Teacher at our Richmond Preparatory School.

For the particular post, you need to have been teaching for a minimum of 2 years, so this role is not suitable for ECTs.

Key Skills

• An ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
• Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
• An ability to plan, prepare and deliver engaging and excellent lessons
• An ability to assess and record the progress of pupil’s learning to inform next steps and monitor progress
• Excellent time-management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and parents

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Qualified to degree level.
• Achieved QTS
• At least two years teaching experience
• Experience in teaching phonics
• Experience in applying a range of teaching strategies to meet different learning styles
• Experience in leading school day trips
• Experience in leading an extra-curricular club
• Experience with and understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices in a school

Personal Qualities

• To champion creativity and innovation in lessons.
• To show care and kindness to all pupils, supporting the development of self-esteem and respect for others in our pupils.
• To be an excellent and supportive team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• To show flexibility and an ability to adapt.
• To have an eagerness to collaborate.
• To have an excellent work ethic, energetic and enthusiastic to achieve the best for our pupils and school.
• To take pride in professionalism, including personal presentation and conduct at all times.
• To work with honesty, integrity and confidentiality.

Apply for thisKS1 Lower School Class Teacher roleby sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.