Key Stage 2 class teacher post at Portway Primary School, covering maternity leave until August 2027 with a January 2027 start. The work centres on planning and delivering challenging lessons, using assessment to identify learning needs and adapting teaching so every pupil is supported and stretched. The school is looking for an experienced class teacher who will work with colleagues, parents and the wider community on inclusive practice and wellbeing, and the post is not open to early career teachers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver engaging and challenging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Set high expectations for all pupils and build a positive, purposeful classroom
- Use assessment to identify learning needs and adapt teaching for all abilities
- Ensure every child is challenged and supported to reach their potential
- Raise attainment and support pupils' academic, social and emotional development
- Manage behaviour and classroom routines effectively
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community
- Promote inclusive practice, pupil wellbeing and continuous improvement
- Take part in professional development
- Contribute to the wider life of the school
Experience
- Proven classroom teaching experience
- Record of high standards and strong outcomes for pupils to date
- Not an early career teacher
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent knowledge of the curriculum
- Effective classroom management
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Motivates others and works well in diverse teams
- Resilience
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS and barred list checks
- Prohibition and Section 128 checks
- Identity, qualification and right to work checks
- Overseas and criminal record checks
- Employment references and online search
- Medical check
Other
- Values professional development
- Enthusiasm for taking risks in teaching
Nice to have
- Ambition to develop into a senior leadership role
- Enthusiasm for taking risks in teaching
What’s offered
- Wellbeing days to take through the year
- Flexible PPA arrangement that can be taken remotely
- Free childcare for 2 and 3 year olds
- Free wraparound care
- Extensive wellbeing offer for staff, pupils and families
- Collaboration with supportive and forward-thinking teams
- Well-resourced environment with a drama studio and school forest
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
