Class Teacher + Early Years Lead

Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives. Benjamin Adlard Primary School is a thriving and happy school in the heart of Gainsborough, with a strong community focus and close links with families. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team, combining excellent classroom practice with leadership responsibilities for a specific phase of the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils and contributing to whole-school development.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching and Learning
  • Deliver high-quality teaching in line with the Teachers’ Standards and School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
  • Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons and sequences of learning
  • Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge students
  • Monitor, assess, record and report on student progress and achievement
  • Provide timely and effective feedback in line with school policy
  • Promote high standards of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum
  • Effectively manage behaviour to ensure a positive learning environment
  • Maintain accurate records, including attendance
• Phase Leadership
  • Provide leadership and management for a designated phase across the school
  • Implement and secure high-quality teaching and learning in line with the school improvement plan
  • Monitor and evaluate standards of teaching, learning and student progress across the phase
  • Ensure high-quality and consistent assessment practices
  • Lead curriculum delivery to ensure it is progressive, challenging and inclusive
  • Organise and oversee phase-specific events and opportunities for enrichment
• Leading and Managing Staff
  • Lead, motivate and support the phase team to improve student outcomes
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive and high-performing team culture
  • Model excellent teaching practice and professional standards
  • Lead effective and purposeful phase meetings
  • Contribute to appraisal processes and support colleagues’ professional development
  • Promote a positive approach to workload and staff wellbeing
• Whole School Contribution
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of school and trust policies
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, senior leaders and external partners
  • Communicate effectively with parents/carers and other stakeholders
  • Play an active role in the wider life of the school community
  • Support safeguarding, student wellbeing, and high standards of behaviour
• Resources and Environment
  • Manage allocated budgets and resources effectively
  • Ensure learning environments are safe, engaging and conducive to high achievement
  • Oversee the appropriate use of materials and facilities within the phase

This role would suit a reflective, proactive teacher or aspiring leader who is eager to make a meaningful impact both in the classroom and across the wider school.

Benefits

As part of Anthem Schools Trust, staff benefit from a supportive working environment and access to a range of employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support, professional development opportunities and financial benefits.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, suitable references and other essential checks. Staff involved in recruitment and selection are trained in safer recruitment, and all staff and volunteers undertake child protection training.