Primary Teacher

Vision for Education Ltd; Kingston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd advertises a full-time Year 4 Teacher role at a welcoming prep school in Kingston. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day teaching, plan engaging lessons, assess progress and adapt instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Collaboration with colleagues and contributing to the school community are essential. The role suits someone passionate about primary education, maintaining high expectations while fostering a warm, encouraging classroom atmosphere.

Qualifications

• QTS - essential.
• Previous experience teaching in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, ideally with Year 4 experience.
• Excellent classroom management and organisation skills.
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 4 class.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons across the curriculum.
• Establish a positive classroom environment built around high expectations and mutual respect.
• Differentiate teaching to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Regularly assess, monitor and record pupil progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to help pupils understand and improve their learning.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the teaching team.
• Contribute to school events, activities and the wider school community.
• Support the school's ethos and maintain high standards of behaviour, presentation and achievement.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Primary teaching experience

Job description

A welcoming prep school in Kingston is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 4 Teacher to join their team on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible and continuing until the end of the academic year.

About the role

As the Year 4 Teacher, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day teaching and learning within the class, ensuring pupils receive a broad, engaging and appropriately challenging curriculum. You will be expected to plan effectively, assess pupil progress and adapt your teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.

The role would suit a teacher who is passionate about working with primary-aged pupils and who can combine high expectations with a warm and encouraging approach. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure consistency across the year group and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 4 class.
• Plan and deliver creative, engaging and challenging lessons across the curriculum.
• Establish a positive classroom environment built around high expectations and mutual respect.
• Differentiate teaching to support pupils with a range of abilities and learning needs.
• Regularly assess, monitor and record pupil progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to help pupils understand and improve their learning.
• Develop positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the teaching team.
• Contribute to school events, activities and the wider school community.
• Support the school's ethos and maintain high standards of behaviour, presentation and achievement.

About the school

The school is a well-established prep school in Kingston, offering a nurturing and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. With a strong focus on both academic achievement and personal development, the school aims to provide a well-rounded education that builds pupils' confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning. The school values a positive and inclusive atmosphere, with high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal growth. Teachers are supported to deliver engaging lessons and contribute to a strong sense of community across the school.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Primary Teacher you will:

• QTS - essential.
• Previous experience teaching in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, ideally with Year 4 experience.
• Excellent classroom management and organisation skills.
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• QTS

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