Nursery Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD designed to support staff

Excellent school facilities

Job summary

Aldermoor Farm is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our primary team in Coventry. The successful candidate will teach across the Primary age range, work with parents and carers, and contribute to a supportive, evidence-based learning environment.

We welcome ECTs and recognise the value of continuous CPD to raise standards and student outcomes. A vibrant school community and strong safeguarding ethos underpin our work with pupils.

Qualifications

• Requires Qualified Teacher Status and ECTs welcome.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality primary teaching across the whole curriculum.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise with parents/carers to support pupil development.
• Create an engaging, inclusive classroom environment.
• Ensure safeguarding and welfare of pupils in line with policy.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

ECTs welcome

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Qualifications:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• ECT’s are also welcome to apply
• Evidence of continuous CPD and commitment to further professional development

Experience:

• The Class Teacher should have experience of teaching, which may include experience of working with children with a range of needs

In addition, the Class Teacher might have experience of:

• Teaching across the whole Primary age range
• Working in partnership with parents/carers

Knowledge and understanding

• Knowledge and understanding of the ability to think creatively across the whole curriculum.
• Provide support for the individual needs of all the children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies).
• Understanding of the Statutory National Curriculum development and the processes that can be used to raise standards of achievement.
• Monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
• The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, SEN and Child Protection.
• Positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders.
• Effective teaching and learning styles and confident use of ICT to support learning.
• In addition, the Class Teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of the specific needs of pupils with ASD

Skills and abilities

• Promote the school’s aim positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale
• Develop good personal relationships within a team
• Establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors and the community
• Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences
• Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment
• In addition, the Class Teacher might also be able to develop further links with engaging parents.

Personal characteristics:

• Approachable, committed, empathetic, enthusiastic, organised, dynamic and resourceful. Have a sense of balance and perspective.

What the school offers its staff

Aldermoor Farm are proud to offer evidence-based, bespoke CPD designed to support every member of staff excel. Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring excellence for all pupils. We work together in a warm, ambitious and supportive environment. Our children are eager to learn, and our families are supportive of their education. Our extensive school grounds provide rich opportunities for outdoor learning across the curriculum. We have a vibrant, modern outdoor area for EYFS and KS1, a Multi-Use Games Area, established Forest School, and playing field all to support the children to thrive. We are the ideal school for dedicated teachers, including ECTs, who want to make a real difference.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.