Primary Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD program

Supportive team and positive working环境

Job summary

Trinity School is seeking an enthusiastic teacher for our Primary site. The role requires experience across Key Stages, planning engaging lessons and supporting pupils with SEN.

The successful candidate will be a reflective practitioner who collaborates with teaching assistants and staff to deliver high-quality teaching within the National Curriculum framework. We value inclusive practice, restorative approaches, and a commitment to closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in at least one Key Stage.
• Planning and delivering engaging and challenging lessons.
• Experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Reflective practitioner who sets high expectations for themselves and others.
• Experience of working with teaching assistants and/or other support staff.
• Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum or Development Matters.
• Understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues in learning and teaching.
• Awareness of strategies to include all pupils, including underachieving groups, EAL and SEN.
• Sound ICT knowledge for class teaching and using ICT to enhance learning.
• Ability to use pupil assessments to inform future planning.
• Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience of using positive behaviour management to reinforce good learning behaviours.
• Love for working with children.
• Alignment with Trinity Ethos Statement.
• Belief in restorative justice.
• Commitment to closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Drive to continually improve as a practitioner.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Good sense of humour.
• Approachability.
• Ability to manage own workload effectively.
• Self-awareness and knowing when to seek support.

Skills

Key Stage experience

Lesson planning

SEN experience

Reflective practice

Team collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Inclusive teaching

ICT for classroom

Assessment for planning

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Self-management

Humour and approachability

Tools

National Curriculum

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• You have experience of working in at least one Key Stage
• You have experience of planning and delivering engaging and challenging lessons
• You have experience of working successfully with pupils with Special Educational Needs
• You are a reflective practitioner who sets high expectations of yourself and others
• You have experience of working successfully with teaching assistants and/or other support staff
• You have a sound knowledge of the National Curriculum or Development Matters documentation
• You have an understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching
• You are knowledgeable of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
• You have sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to class teaching, able to demonstrate effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning
• You are able to use assessments of pupils’ learning to inform future planning
• You have an ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
• You have experience of using positive behaviour management strategies to reinforce good learning behaviours
• You love working with children
• Your personal values mirror those of the Trinity Ethos Statement
• You have a belief in restorative justice
• You demonstrate a passion for closing the gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
• You have an excellent inter-personal skills
• You are constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be
• You are able to work as part of a supportive team
• You have a (good) sense of humour
• You are an approachable person
• You are able to manage own workload effectively
• You are self-aware and know when to seek support and advice

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Evidence of securing good or outstanding progress for whole cohorts, individuals, or groups
• Evidence of successfully leading a subject which involved whole school responsibilities
• Familiarity with KS1 and 2 Standardised Attainment Tests or the EYFS profile
• Skills in the creative areas
• Any area of interest or expertise which can make a positive impact on children’s learning
• Ability to motivate colleagues by example
• Can demonstrate commitment to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

To guarantee that every member of our staff feels inspired to perform to the best of their abilities, our committed, dynamic team offers a network of support to all our teachers. A rich CPD program will enrich your practice. You will be a part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting the school's aim of fostering a positive learning environment to help each child flourish.

Trinity prides itself on high performance. Pupils and staff flourish here.

The Trinity School family is creative, honest, and willing. We invite you to join fellow innovators, passionate pedagogues, and imaginative class leaders. Our committed SLT is available to offer support and direction. You can count on joining a terrific team of committed teachers and support staff in a kind, encouraging work environment.

Further details about the role

This role is based at the Primary Site of Trinity. Address is: Trinity CoE School, Leahurst Road, Hither Green, SE13 5HZ.

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.