Class Teacher in Malvern

Leigh and Bransford Primary School is looking for two exceptional teachers – most likely one post in KS1 and one in upper KS2. Leigh and Bransford Primary is a popular one‑form entry village school that draws its pupils from a largely semi‑rural community. Our pupils come mainly from Leigh Sinton, Bransford, Malvern and West Worcester. We pride ourselves on providing an education that produces well‑rounded pupils who have the highest possible academic standards.

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our educational team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children, fostering their development across various domains. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives through engaging and age‑appropriate teaching methods.

• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.
• To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers Standards and the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document or such other revised document/s as identified by the Department for Education.
• To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
• To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher.

• To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to locally agreed conditions of employment.
• To create and manage a caring, supportive and purposeful classroom environment.
• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum Statutory Framework and the school’s schemes of work, ensuring teaching is of the highest standard.
• To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.
• To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs reflecting all abilities.
• To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning.
• To mark attendance registers, ensuring absence and lateness are accounted for, communicating with the school office staff when they are not.
• To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping, and reporting of pupils’ progress.
• To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils.
• To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social, and emotional.
• To work co‑operatively as part of a phase team, including planning work and supervising support staff and parent helpers.
• To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required.
• To actively extend my own professional learning using collaborative study, attendance at INSET, and reading to keep abreast of new developments.
• To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum.
• To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals, and parents.
• To maintain a stimulating, organised, interactive, and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.
• To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team.
• To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery, and other teaching materials related to their teaching, ensuring that appropriate Health and Safety Regulations are observed.
• To actively and positively participate in performance management reviews.

• Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high‑quality interventions and support.
• Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging.
• Experience in working alongside class teachers.
• Experience of working with children from different backgrounds.
• Experience of working within more than one year group.
• Experience of teaching phonics.
• Experience of using data to raise standards.

• Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C.
• Relevant professional qualification at Level 3.
• 3 years experience of working in the care of children.

• Ability to work with mixed ability groups.
• Supporting the policies, practices and ethos of the school; understanding of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Have a passion for learning and for enabling pupils to develop as enthusiastic learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Flexible/resilient and able to respond with good humour to the unpredictable.
• Ability to make positive and professional relationships with all members of the school community.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to high expectations.
• A friendly and approachable style, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Excellent organisation skills but the ability to be adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to be calm and resilient when under pressure.
• Excellent time‑keeping.
• Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children.
• Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.