Primary Teacher Upper Key Stage 2

Bridgwater College Academy; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgwater College Academy is seeking a qualified primary teacher with QTS who has demonstrated effective classroom practice in Key Stage 2. The post requires high expectations for all pupils and a secure understanding of age-related progress.

You will use adaptive teaching strategies to support all learners, including those with SEND, collaborate with teaching assistants, and contribute to safeguarding and the wider life of the school as part of the Every Child Achieves vision.

Qualifications

• QTS and strong track record in the primary phase.

Skills

QTS

KS2/UKS2 experience

Adaptive teaching

Inclusion/SEND

Assessment for planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding

KS2 to secondary transition

Job description

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from qualified teachers who have successfully completed their statutory induction period. Unfortunately, we are not currently able to support ECT induction for this post.

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a strong track record of effective classroom practice within the primary phase.
• Experience of teaching within Upper Key Stage 2 or Key Stage 2, with a secure understanding of age-related expectations and progression.
• High expectations for all pupils, both academically and behaviourally.
• A strong understanding of adaptive teaching strategies and inclusive practice, including supporting pupils with SEND to access a broad and ambitious curriculum.
• The ability to use assessment effectively to inform planning, identify next steps and secure strong pupil outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• The ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and successful.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting the academy's vision that Every Child Achieves.
• An understanding of the importance of supporting pupils through the transition from Key Stage 2 into secondary.