Year 2 class teacher

Alexander McLeod Primary School; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander McLeod Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our Year 1/KS1 team. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of KS1, phonics and early reading, and will deliver high-quality lessons that engage and inspire all pupils.

The role requires effective behaviour management, high expectations, and the ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs, including SEND and EAL.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, phonics and early reading.
• High-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires pupils.
• Effective behaviour management and high expectations for all learners.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
• Strong assessment skills to support pupil progress.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and our school ethos of Belong, Believe, Achieve.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Phonics and early reading

Behaviour management

Adapting teaching for SEND/EAL

Assessment skills

Communication and teamwork

Organisation

Safeguarding and inclusion

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed teacher who can demonstrate:

• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, phonics and early reading.
• High-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires pupils.
• Effective behaviour management and high expectations for all learners.
• The ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.
• Strong assessment skills to support pupil progress.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and our school ethos of Belong, Believe, Achieve.

Above all, we are looking for a warm, positive and dedicated teacher who will quickly become a valued member of our school community.