Year 4 Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking an outstanding Year 4 class teacher for Donnington Primary School on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role offers the chance to continue beyond maternity leave subject to organisational needs.

You will be an enthusiastic, hardworking teacher with QTS, delivering high-quality lessons and supporting pupils to achieve their best in a diverse primary setting.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching with strong pupil outcomes.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour for learning.
• Be committed to developing the whole child and raising standards across the curriculum.
• Work effectively with parents, carers and the wider community.
• Understand the needs of all young learners and tailor teaching accordingly.
• Collaborate with colleagues to sustain school success.
• Demonstrate strong primary teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to Year 4 pupils.
• Support learning and behaviour in the class.
• Collaborate with staff and families to raise standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and school initiatives.

Skills

Primary teaching experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Donnington Primary School is a thriving one-form entry primary school serving a diverse community in Willesden. We also have a part-time nursery and an independent playgroup on-site.

We are an inclusive school where:

• Standards of learning and behaviour are consistently high
• Pupils are enthusiastic learners who enjoy coming to school
• There is a clear focus on enabling all pupils to achieve their best
• The curriculum is ambitious, engaging and well-resourced
• Strong relationships between adults and children create a supportive learning environment
• There is a genuine sense of community
• Teachers receive excellent support from senior leaders

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding class teacher who is dynamic, innovative and inspirational to join our Year 4 team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to continue in employment beyond the maternity cover period, subject to organisational requirements.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to excellence. You will:

• Hold qualified teacher status
• Demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching practice with evidence of strong pupil outcomes
• Have high expectations of behaviour for learning and maintain excellent classroom standards
• Be committed to developing the whole child and raising standards across the curriculum
• Work effectively in partnership with parents, carers and the wider community
• Understand the importance of nurturing all young learners and meeting their individual needs
• Collaborate positively with colleagues to build on the school's continued success
• Have strong primary teaching experience
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of pupils, families and the school

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

At Donnington Primary School, our staff benefit from:

• Wellbeing support: Automatic enrolment in our employee assistance programme
• Professional development: Fully funded CPD and genuine career development opportunities
• Collaboration: Networking opportunities with other local schools and beyond
• Planning time: PPA time provided in substantial blocks, with additional time allocated to implement new initiatives
• Supportive culture: A lively, social and collaborative staff team in a happy school environment

Commitment to safeguarding

We take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously and there is a strong safeguarding culture in our school. Staff have regular safeguarding training and the safeguarding team meets fortnightly to review all safeguarding, welfare and behavioural concerns.