Year 1 Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Swindon is looking for an outstanding class teacher to join their team. This maternity cover role in Year 1 requires someone who is passionate and motivated, with high expectations for student achievement. The school offers a supportive environment with excellent resources and a commitment to safeguarding children. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a reflective practice approach.

Benefits

Extensive induction process

Supportive mentoring programme

High quality CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Commitment to raising standards and improving outcomes for children.
• Organised and well-planned with strong subject knowledge.
• Motivated with a sense of humour and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create inspiring learning environments for diverse learners.
• Deliver quality first teaching strategies that engage all pupils.
• Participate in a supportive mentoring programme for professional growth.

Skills

High expectations of pupil achievement

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to create engaging learning environments

Subject leadership

Reflective practice

Job description

Overview

The Governors and Head Teacher of Holy Rood Catholic Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding class teacher who can join our dedicated and enthusiastic team of fabulous children and superb staff in a school graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted (May 2022). This maternity cover role will be based at our Groundwell Road site, in Year 1.

Responsibilities

• Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour, and a commitment to raising standards
• Have the drive and motivation to create inspiring learning environments
• Have an excellent subject knowledge and clear understanding of the expectations of the curriculum
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering quality first teaching strategies that are inclusive and engage all learners
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to working as part of a team
• Be organised and well-planned, able to show initiative and reflect on their own practice
• Have evidence of successful subject leadership or a passion for a subject specialism
• Be motivated, with a good sense of humour and an eagerness to learn and develop professionally

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and diverse community with exciting and unique opportunities to lead whole-school projects
• An extensive induction process, with the opportunity to meet core subject leads and senior leaders
• A supportive mentoring programme for ECTs, including regular mentor meetings and weekly PPA time with an experienced planning partner
• The opportunity to work with an incredibly supportive, talented and committed team
• A kind and nurturing environment in which all individuals are valued through our caring, Catholic ethos
• Excellent facilities and resources as part of an expanded primary school
• High quality CPD to develop your career
• Children with a real passion for learning with supportive parents
• 100% focus on improving outcomes for children in our school

A commitment to a creative curriculum and making learning fun

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.