Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Mary Bassett Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mary Bassett Lower School is seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave for spring and summer term 2027. The fixed-term contract runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 August 2027 and focuses on delivering high-quality lessons in an inclusive, creative curriculum.

You will plan and assess learning, support progress, and work with teaching assistants within a calm, caring environment. Join a welcoming staff and contribute to school life and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and commitment to helping all students succeed.
• Ability to teach a class of 30 with personalised learning.
• Excellent communication skills and positive classroom environment.
• Collaborative with colleagues to support school success.
• Experience in Key Stage 1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Assess and document student progress to inform teaching.
• Provide oral and written feedback to help students improve.
• Collaborate with teaching assistants to support learning.
• Maintain high behavioural expectations and a safe environment.
• Report student development to parents and colleagues.
• Engage with the wider school community.
• Attend staff and team meetings and support initiatives.

Skills

Passion for Teaching

Effective Individualised Teaching

Strong Communication Skills

Collaborative Spirit

Key Stage 1 Experience

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and driven practitioner to join our school for the spring and summer term 2027. This position is to cover Maternity Leave in a Year 1 class on a fixed term contract (1 January 2027 - 31 August 2027).

We are a fully inclusive school and proud to follow ‘The Mary Bassett Way’. Our school is welcoming and happy and we all aim to be the best we can be whilst helping each other to achieve great things. The children make positive behaviour choices and enjoy a creative curriculum with real life opportunities provided to enhance their learning experience. We are lucky to have a beautiful site with many opportunities for outdoor learning throughout all year groups. We have high expectations for our children, whilst at the same time providing a calm and caring environment where all children are nurtured and supported.

Core Purpose:

This role involves delivering high-quality lessons, maintaining a positive and engaging classroom environment, and supporting the academic and personal development of our students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lesson Planning and Delivery: Create and deliver engaging lessons tailored to the needs of individual students, considering their physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development.
• Assessment and Progress Monitoring: Assess and document students’ progress, using this data to inform your teaching strategies and ensure all students meet their targets.
• Feedback and Goal Setting: Provide both oral and written feedback on students' work, helping them set and review goals for improvement.
• Collaboration with Support Staff: Work closely with teaching assistants to effectively support learning in the classroom.
• Classroom Management: Maintain high behavioural expectations and promote a positive, safe learning environment.
• Communication and Reporting: Report on students’ development and progress to parents, colleagues, and external agencies as needed.
• School Community Engagement: Foster positive working relationships within the school community, promoting collaboration and mutual support.
• School Participation: Actively contribute to the broader life of the school by attending staff and team meetings and supporting school initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated Year 1 Class Teacher who:

• Passion for Teaching: Has a genuine passion for teaching and a commitment to helping all students succeed.
• Effective Individualised Teaching: Can effectively teach a class of 30 students, providing personalised learning experiences.
• Strong Communication Skills: Possesses excellent communication skills and can create a positive classroom environment.
• Collaborative Spirit: Is able to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the overall success of the school.
• Key Stage 1 Experience: Ideally has experience teaching at Key Stage 1.

What We Offer:

• Guaranteed PPA Time: Receive guaranteed PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time each week.
• Potential for Further Opportunities: There may be further positions available during or beyond the fixed-term post.
• Professional Development: School improvement support, and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive Staff Environment: Join a welcoming and collaborative staff with a focus on staff wellbeing, including protected time after school on several days each week.
• Additional Curriculum Planning Time: Every half term with support from year group and senior colleagues.