Primary School Teacher

St George's School; Park Central; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

St George's School Edgbaston seeks a qualified primary teacher to deliver high-quality lessons across KS1–KS3 within a welcoming, inclusive community. You will plan, differentiate and assess to support pupil progress while fostering character and well-being.

The role offers collaboration with colleagues, involvement in enrichment activities and a commitment to safeguarding in line with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Ongoing professional development demonstrated
• Proven primary teaching experience across KS1-KS3 with mixed-ability groups
• Experience with curriculum planning and assessment strategies
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Teach a class with flexibility to move across year groups (KS1–KS3).
• Differentiate teaching to meet diverse needs.
• Create a positive, safe classroom environment.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress; provide feedback to pupils and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Support the school's ethos and promote respectful, inclusive behaviour.
• Participate in school events, meetings and professional development.
• Safeguard and promote pupils' welfare in line with policy.

Skills

Classroom management

Assessment for learning

Adaptability (KS1-KS3)

Communication skills

IT skills & LMS

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Evidence of ongoing professional development

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Situated within the beautiful Calthorpe Estate, our school is set in landscaped grounds close to Birmingham's City Centre and benefits from excellent transport links. With a diverse student intake, we're proud of our strong emphasis on character development, enriched curriculum, extra-curricular activities, and the supportive community we have built around the values of respect and inclusion.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To deliver high-quality teaching and learning to pupils, with a primary focus, in a class-based setting.
• To provide flexible teaching across KS1-KS2, adapting to the needs of the school community.
• To support pupils' academic progress, personal development, and well-being.
• As an all through school, there may be opportunities to work across our setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum, ensuring all pupils make good progress.
• Teach a class, with the flexibility to move across year groups (KS1-KS3) as required.
• Differentiate teaching to meet the varying needs and abilities of pupils.
• Create a positive, safe and stimulating classroom environment that supports learning and personal growth.
• Monitor, assess and record pupils' progress, providing regular feedback to pupils and parents.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and enrich the curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities.
• Support the school's ethos by fostering a culture of respect, kindness and service.
• Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school's behaviour policy.
• Participate in school events, meetings, and ongoing professional development.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils in line with statutory requirements and school policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Evidence of relevant, ongoing professional development

Experience

• Successful teaching experience in a primary school setting (KS1, KS2 and/or KS3)
• Experience of teaching mixed-ability groups
• Experience with class-based teaching and curriculum planning

Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of needs across KS1-KS2
• Strong classroom management skills
• Effective use of assessment to support learning
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills, including the use of learning management systems
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection requirements

Personal Qualities

• High expectations for all pupils and a passion for supporting their development
• Commitment to upholding and promoting the values and ethos of St George's School
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, pupils and families
• Flexible, resilient and reflective approach
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Safeguarding

St George's School Edgbaston (West Midlands, B15) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks. St George's School is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to Safeguarding its pupils.