KS1 Class Teacher in Haywards Heath

What skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Experience

• A good classroom practitioner
• Evidence of the ability to work within the statutory requirements for planning and assessment
• A good understanding and evidence of the use of pupil performance data to set targets for continuous improvement and raising standards
• The ability to evaluate teaching methods
• Working with parents/carers, other agencies, other schools and the local community
• Recent experience working in EYFS/KS1

• Factors relating to the raising of pupil achievement and standards of progress
• Meeting the needs of all pupils, including SEN and more able
• Understanding and commitment to the school’s policy on equal opportunities
• National Curriculum framework, structure and development
• Development planning and the formulation, implementation and evaluation of short, medium and longer term objectives at year group level
• The need for the creation of an attractive, secure and stimulating environment in which pupils can learn and adults can work
• Current educational developments and legislation
• The process of OfSTED inspection
• Clear understanding of the procedures for child protection
• Sound understanding of health and safety in the workplace

• Good classroom practice and demonstrable commitment to improving both academic standards and behavioural and pastoral support systems
• Good levels of communication skills, particularly in relation to pupils, colleagues and parents/carers
• The ability to build strong home-school links and a commitment to working in partnership with parents/carers
• Total commitment to the School’s vision, Aims and School Development Plan
• Good interpersonal skills
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Demonstrates a clear personal philosophy of education and how children learn
• Ability to motivate self through continuous personal and professional development
• Computer literate on PC based software and e-learning
• Ability to be diplomatic, reliable and discreet (especially in connection with confidential information)
• Ability to take decisions with sensitivity
• Demonstrates a positive and flexible attitude

What the school offers its staff:

• Well being support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Continued training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Free parking onsite

Further details about the role:

We are looking for a Year 1 Class Teacher to join our forward‑thinking and supportive team. If you are a teacher who enjoys learning; has high expectations of children; has excellent organisational and communication skills; enjoys working as part of a team and uses effective teaching strategies, then we are the school for you! St Wilfrid’s is a church school with strong locality links and supportive parents and governors. We have well‑behaved and enthusiastic children. We can offer you the chance to work with a team of dedicated, hardworking people who are passionate in their endeavour to provide for every individual child, ensuring that each child’s talents and skills are developed and celebrated. This role is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Commitment to safeguarding:

At St Wilfrid’s C of E Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all appointments are subject to both an Enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification check, and other pre‑employment checks including references, qualifications, health, and online social media searches. 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.