Key Stage 2 Teacher in Redditch

Official title: Key Stage 2 Teacher

Location: Church Hill Middle School, Wood Piece Lane, Redditch, Worcestershire | Employment information: Maternity cover; fixed-term, full-time appointment for 32.5 hours each week

This post centres on teaching within Church Hill Middle School and contributing to the learning, progress and wellbeing of assigned classes. The role documentation expects the teacher to plan coherent programmes, use assessment purposefully and establish an orderly environment in which pupils can participate confidently. It also places the appointment within a collaborative school and Trust setting, with professional communication, curriculum continuity and safeguarding responsibilities forming part of the work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver teaching programmes for assigned classes in line with the National Curriculum, PSHE, the agreed Religious Education syllabus, and relevant school and Trust policies.
• Set clear instructions and construct sequences of lessons that maintain pace, motivation and an appropriate level of challenge.
• Use assessment information about attainment and progress to inform future planning, then assess and record each pupil’s development systematically.
• Teach whole classes, groups and individuals effectively, with high expectations for behaviour and attainment and timely intervention when needed.
• Mark and monitor classwork and homework in line with school practice, providing constructive feedback and future targets for pupils.
• Liaise with phase and subject leaders to support continuity and progression, and maintain an effective physical learning environment.
• Work constructively with professional colleagues and parents, participate in performance management, and take an active part in extra-curricular provision.
• Support the school’s values and Trust policies, including health and safety, equal opportunities and safeguarding responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status is required for the appointment.
• The person specification requires successful teaching in a relevant phase environment.
• Experience of working with a range of ages is required.
• Applicants need to demonstrate the ability to teach a variety of subjects and to raise pupil achievement and attainment.
• Knowledge of strategies for identifying and overcoming barriers to learning is required.
• Evidence of continuing professional development is desirable.
• Evidence of further qualifications and experience of leading a subject area are desirable.

Skills and Competencies

• Outstanding classroom practice that challenges and inspires pupils is required, alongside high expectations of self and pupils.
• The role calls for effective behaviour management and the ability to engage pupils of all abilities through varied teaching and learning approaches.
• Applicants need comprehensive knowledge of the National Curriculum, assessment, recording and reporting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills are needed for working with pupils, colleagues and parents.
• The person specification seeks the ability to motivate, nurture and challenge both pupils and adults, while working cooperatively in a team.
• A positive, calm, supportive and caring approach is expected, together with adaptability, energy, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
• Commitment to curriculum development, strong home-school links and safeguarding children are identified as important.

Benefits and Employment Information

• The appointment is a fixed-term, full-time maternity-cover role with 32.5 hours per week; the published pay wording is Main Pay Scale, without a numeric salary figure.
• The school’s recruitment information refers to opportunities for collaboration on new initiatives and research with committed staff and leaders.
• Church Hill’s vacancy material states that Central Region Schools Trust provides professional development and leadership programmes for staff at different stages of their careers.
• An enhanced DBS check is required, and employment may also be subject to checks including references, right to work, medical, online and social media, and suitability to work with children where relevant.
• Candidates need existing UK work eligibility, as the school is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.

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