Primary Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham seeks an enthusiastic teacher to deliver high-quality lessons and support pupils, including those with SEN. You will contribute to a positive classroom climate, work with teaching assistants, and apply the national curriculum with effective assessment strategies.

You will collaborate with colleagues, demonstrate restorative approaches, and strive to close gaps for disadvantaged pupils while upholding the school ethos and values.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in at least one Key Stage with pupils.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging and challenging lessons.
• Experience of working with pupils with SEN.
• Reflective practitioner with high expectations.
• Experience of working with teaching assistants/other staff.
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and Development Matters.
• Understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues in learning and teaching.
• Inclusion strategies to support all pupils, including EAL and SEN.
• ICT knowledge to enhance teaching and learning.
• Ability to use assessments to inform planning.
• Ability to plan collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience of positive behaviour management.

Skills

Key Stage experience

Engaging lessons

SEN experience

Reflective practice

Team collaboration

Responsibility

Curriculum knowledge

Pedagogy knowledge

Inclusion strategies

ICT in teaching

Assessment for planning

Collaborative planning

Behaviour management

Passion for teaching

Values aligned

Restorative approach

Closing the achievement gap

Interpersonal skills

Professional development

Team player

Positive attitude

Approachability

Workload management

Self-awareness

Job description

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

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

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Evidenceof securing good or outstanding progress for whole cohorts, individuals, orgroups
• Evidenceof successfully leading a subject which involved whole schoolresponsibilities
• Familiaritywith KS1 and 2 Standardised Attainment Tests or the EYFS profile
• Skillsin the creative areas
• Anyarea of interest or expertise which can make a positive impact on children’slearning
• Abilityto motivate colleagues by example
• Candemonstrate commitment to the wider life of the school