Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 06 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, Surrey, SE17 3TR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | ea3a833c-cc2d-4dff-9561-ca24716359c7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified Teacher Status.
EXPERIENCE
1. A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age (or of successful training for NQTs).
2. Successful experience of teaching the literacy and numeracy strategies.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING RELEVANT TO THE JOB
1. Good understanding of current theory and practice of best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress for children of primary age.
2. Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum or Foundation Stage Curriculum
3. Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum subjects and sound knowledge of foundation subjects
4. Understanding of effective strategies for maintaining high standards of discipline within the classroom and in accordance with the school’s policy.
5. An understanding of equality of opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. To demonstrate the skills of a good teacher, including ability to: Interest, encourage and engage pupils;
Provide appropriate levels of challenge, so that pupils make good progress;
Use methods and resources that enable all pupils to learn effectively;
Use assessment information effectively to plan next steps in children’s learning
Make effective use of time;
Secure high standards of behaviour;
Make effective use of teaching assistants and other support;
Enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and skills;
Enable pupils to develop the skills to work independently and collaboratively;
Enable pupils to develop self esteem and respect for others;
Create a well organised, stimulating learning environment.
2. Ability to make a significant contribution to a school ethos that promotes high achievement.
3. A commitment to raising achievement.
4. The ability to work as part of a team in planning and implementing the curriculum.
5. The ability to work within the framework of national and whole school policies to ensure consistency of practice.
6. The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with parents and carers and to encourage their active participation in the educational process.
7. A commitment to further your own professional development and to the principle of continuous improvement
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly welcoming federation of schools
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
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.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Qualified Teacher Status.
EXPERIENCE
1. A proven track record of recent and successful class teaching in mixed ability classes of primary age (or of successful training for NQTs).
2. Successful experience of teaching the literacy and numeracy strategies.
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING RELEVANT TO THE JOB
1. Good understanding of current theory and practice of best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress for children of primary age.
2. Thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum or Foundation Stage Curriculum
3. Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum subjects and sound knowledge of foundation subjects
4. Understanding of effective strategies for maintaining high standards of discipline within the classroom and in accordance with the school’s policy.
5. An understanding of equality of opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. To demonstrate the skills of a good teacher, including ability to: Interest, encourage and engage pupils;
Provide appropriate levels of challenge, so that pupils make good progress;
Use methods and resources that enable all pupils to learn effectively;
Use assessment information effectively to plan next steps in children’s learning
Make effective use of time;
Secure high standards of behaviour;
Make effective use of teaching assistants and other support;
Enable pupils to acquire new knowledge and skills;
Enable pupils to develop the skills to work independently and collaboratively;
Enable pupils to develop self esteem and respect for others;
Create a well organised, stimulating learning environment.
2. Ability to make a significant contribution to a school ethos that promotes high achievement.
3. A commitment to raising achievement.
4. The ability to work as part of a team in planning and implementing the curriculum.
5. The ability to work within the framework of national and whole school policies to ensure consistency of practice.
6. The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with parents and carers and to encourage their active participation in the educational process.
7. A commitment to further your own professional development and to the principle of continuous improvement
What the school offers its staff
• A friendly welcoming federation of schools
• A supportive Leadership Team and Governing Body
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
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.