Class Teacher - Permanent

We are looking to recruit a permanent class teacher in KS1/KS1 to start on 1st Septembr 2026.

The Teacher plays a vital role in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum while fostering a positive learning environment where every pupil feels supported and motivated to achieve their full potential. They plan engaging lessons, monitor and assess pupil progress, and provide constructive feedback to enhance attainment levels. In addition, teachers work collaboratively with senior leaders, colleagues, pastoral teams, and parents or carers to support pupils’ personal development, address individual needs, and promote an inclusive school culture

Teaching and Learning​

• To set challenging teaching and learning objectives which are relevant to all pupils in their classes.​

• To use teaching and learning objectives to plan lessons and sequences of lessons showing how this will assess pupils learning. ​

• To select and prepare resources, and plan for their safe and effective organisation, considering pupils’ interests and their learning needs, language and cultural backgrounds, with the help of support staff where appropriate. ​

• To plan opportunities for pupils to learn in out of school contexts. ​

• To produce long and short-term planning in accordance with school policy and procedures and within required deadlines. ​

• To implement and review the subject development plan in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team and/or line manager. ​

• To develop and audit schemes of work and other documentation related to the teaching of your subject within school and to support cross-curricular delivery including subject support for colleagues to enable curriculum requirements to be met. ​

• To develop strategies to promote new teaching methods and improve learning throughout the school and monitor their effectiveness in raising standards of teaching and learning. ​

• To lead or contribute to professional development activities as part of the planned programme for the school and to promote the sharing of good practice. ​

• To manage the resources available to you within your subject and make recommendations to maintain and develop curriculum provision.​

• To have high expectations of pupils and build successful relationships centred on teaching and learning. ​

• To establish a purposeful learning environment where diversity is valued and where pupils feel safe, secure and confident. ​

• To teach the required or expected knowledge, understanding and skills relevant to the curriculum for pupils in their age range.

To teach clearly structured lessons or sequences of work which interest and motivate pupils, make learning objectives clear, employ interactive teaching methods and collaborative group work, including the use of ICT. ​

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To promote active and independent learning that enables pupils to think for themselves and to plan and manage their own learning. ​

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To differentiate teaching to meet the needs of pupils of all ability ranges considering varying interests, experiences and achievements of boys and girls and different cultural and ethnic groups to help them make good progress​

To organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively. ​

To organise and manage the physical teaching space, tools, materials, texts and resources safely and effectively with the help of support staff where appropriate. ​

To use ICT effectively in delivery of teaching and learning. ​

To take responsibility for teaching a class or classes over a sustained and substantial period of time. ​

To provide homework and other out-of-class work which consolidates and extends work carried out in the class and encourages pupils to learn independently. ​

To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance pupils’ learning. ​

• To teach clearly structured lessons or sequences of work which interest and motivate pupils, make learning objectives clear, employ interactive teaching methods and collaborative group work, including the use of ICT. ​

• To promote active and independent learning that enables pupils to think for themselves and to plan and manage their own learning. ​

• To differentiate teaching to meet the needs of pupils of all ability ranges considering varying interests, experiences and achievements of boys and girls and different cultural and ethnic groups to help them make good progress​

• To organise and manage teaching and learning time effectively. ​

• To organise and manage the physical teaching space, tools, materials, texts and resources safely and effectively with the help of support staff where appropriate. ​

• To use ICT effectively in delivery of teaching and learning. ​

• To take responsibility for teaching a class or classes over a sustained and substantial period of time. ​

• To provide homework and other out-of-class work which consolidates and extends work carried out in the class and encourages pupils to learn independently. ​

• To work collaboratively with other professionals and manage the work of support staff to enhance pupils’ learning.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM ​

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•Implement agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses/needs ​

•Implement local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years and make effective use of opportunities provided by other learning activities to support the development of relevant skills ​

•Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use ​

•Help pupils to access learning activities through specialist support ​

•Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources ​

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•SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL ​

•Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person ​

•Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop ​

•Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school ​

•Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with the teacher, to support achievement and progress of pupils ​

•Attend and participate in regular meetings ​

•Participate in training and other learning activities as required ​

•Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others ​

•Provide appropriate guidance and supervision and assist in the training and development of staff as appropriate ​

•Undertake planned supervision of pupils’ out of school hours learning activities ​

•Supervise pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required ​

•Any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the grade and role ​

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•All the above duties and responsibilities to be carried out in accordance with INOVA Multi-AcademyTrust Policies, Standing Orders and current legislation with an emphasis on Customer Care, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Health and Safety.

Assessment and Feedback​

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• To make appropriate use of the school’s monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate pupils’ progress towards planned learning objectives. ​

• To use monitoring and assessment information to improve planning and teaching. ​

• To monitor and assess the effectiveness of learning activities and provide immediate and constructive feedback to support pupils as they learn. ​

• To involve pupils in reflecting on, evaluating and improving their own performance and progress. ​

• To assess pupils’ progress accurately against appropriate standards.​

• To identify and support pupils with differing levels of ability and those experiencing behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. ​

• To record pupils’ progress and achievements systematically, providing evidence of the range of their work progress and attainment over time to inform planning. ​

• To report on pupils’ attainment to parents, carers, other professionals and pupils as appropriate. ​

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Culture and Behaviour​

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• To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and establish a clear framework for classroom discipline in line with school policy to anticipate and manage pupils’ behaviour constructively and promote self-control and independence. ​

• Build a positive inclusive learning environment by implementing clear routines for classroom behaviour, promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the academy’s behaviour policy.​

• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.​

• Undertake duties before and after lessons and during break times to ensure positive pupil behaviour across the whole academy.

Communication and Collaboration​

Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, drawing on subject specialist support when required.​

Communicate any academic concerns about pupils to line-manager and raise pastoral concerns to the relevant Pastoral Leader.​

Work with any additional adults to support interventions for pupils with SEND, incorporating guidance provided by the SENDCo and external professionals.​

Deploy support staff effectively, ensuring they have lesson content and learning outcomes in advance. Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements, well-being and behaviour, to ensure that parents are able to support pupil progress.​

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Other Clauses ​

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The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Teachers’ Pay and Conditions. The postholder is expected to work to the best of their ability, to be diligent, honest and ethical in the performance of duties and to conduct personal and professional life to the highest standard such that public confidence in their integrity is sustained.​

The duties of this post may vary from time to time according to the needs of the school/Trust following consultation with the job holder. It will be reviewed periodically. ​

The postholder is expected to participate and engage with workplace learning and development opportunities to continually improve their own performance.​

The postholder may deal with sensitive material and should maintain confidentiality in all school related matters as set out in their statement of terms and condition of employment.​

You are expected to take reasonable care of your own health and safety and to be mindful of the safety of others, to cooperate with instructions, to minimise and mitigate potential hazards and risks to others and to appropriately report hazards, illnesses or injuries in accordance with our Health & Safety Policy.​

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Safeguarding​

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We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. We expect every member of staff and all volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment process is thorough, fair, and consistent, aligning with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, and includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. Successful candidates must complete these requirements and notify us immediately of any subsequent convictions.​

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Equality, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ​

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We strive to create an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued and powered to bring their passion, creativity, and individuality to work. We celebrate all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, firmly believing that diversity fuels innovation and excellence.

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The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:​

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Qualifications and Experience ​

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Essential ​

• Degree in relevant discipline​

• Qualified Teacher Status ​

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Desirable ​

• PGCE​

• Evidence of recent professional development relating to teaching and learning ​

• Successful teaching experience in a primary school or evidence of successful completion of initial teacher training ​

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Knowledge and Skills ​

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• Good IT Skills ​

• A secure knowledge of the relevant subject and curriculum areas.​

• An understanding of what an excellent education looks like in the classroom​

• An understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high expectations ​

• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including stator assessment requirements ​

• Good communication and interpersonal skills ​

• Able to identify own needs and strengths to improve teaching, responding to feedback and advice from colleagues ​

• An effective team member, who contributes positively and provides mutual support when needed ​

• Commitment to own professional development

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  • Personal Attributes and Behaviours ​

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  Essential ​

  • Adaptability to quickly adjust teaching methods to meet the needs of all pupils​

  • Flexibility to be able to handle unexpected situations with professionalism​

  • Patience in interactions with a variety of pupils and situations, with a calm demeanour ​

  • Responsive to coaching and feedback ​

  • Empathy to understand the needs and challenges of pupils and being able to relate to them on a personal level.​

  • Resilience to manage challenging behaviour or difficult situations with professionalism ​

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  Other Requirements ​

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  • Successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.​

  • Right to work in the UK​

  • Evidence of a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people ​

  • Show a commitment and proactive approach to drive forward equality, diversity, equity and inclusion and to own personal development. ​

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