This fixed-term class teacher post covers maternity or parental leave at Whitehills Primary School until 31 October 2027, starting 4 January 2027. The work centres on planning and resourcing engaging lessons, adapting schemes to meet every learner's needs, and assessing pupils formatively and summatively. The school uses a Therapeutic Thinking approach to behaviour and expects close work with parents to build home-school partnerships, within a Monday-to-Friday timetable. Teacher status and a degree are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Plan and resource engaging lessons for all learners
- Adapt provided schemes to meet the needs of all learners
- Assess pupils using formative and summative assessment
- Manage behaviour consistently in line with the school's Therapeutic Thinking approach
- Work closely with parents to build home-school partnerships
- Follow school procedures and policies, including child protection and safeguarding
- Take part in the wider life and ethos of the school
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent
Registration & licences
- Teacher status
Experience
- Working in a primary school
- Working closely with parents in home-school partnerships
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of and compliance with school procedures, including child protection and safeguarding
- Consistent behaviour management aligned with Therapeutic Thinking
- Formative and summative assessment
- Planning engaging lessons, adapting schemes and holding high expectations of all pupils
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with adults and children
Checks & eligibility
- Full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK
Other
- Child-centred, warm and caring approach
- Committed, professional and loyal to the school's aims and values
- Works well in a team and independently, using initiative
- Flexible, resourceful, meets deadlines and manages time well
- Enjoys learning and has a good sense of humour
- Willing to take part in the wider life of the school
What’s offered
- CPD to support the current role and career aspirations
- Networking opportunities with local cluster schools
- Confidential pastoral support (supervision)
- Supportive senior leadership team and governing body
- Well-resourced school and working environment
- Welcomed as a valued member of the school community
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
