Key Stage 1 Teacher

Job Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher

Salary: Main teaching scale 

Closing Date: 9 am, Tuesday 6th June 

Interview Date: Friday 16th June

Start Date: September 2017

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher looking for a teaching position and professional development within a fantastic organisation? If so, this could be the role for you!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and energetic teacher to join our team as part of Pendle Education Trust. Working in KS1 at Pendle Primary Academy, this is a particularly exciting time to join the school as we continue to make positive changes with a real emphasis on outcomes for our wonderful children.

It is expected that the successful candidate will play an integral role in helping the pupils in their class achieve their full potential in a safe and happy environment. This will involve ensuring that the children are highly motivated, have high expectations of themselves, and enjoy their learning through imaginative and engaging teaching. 

In order for our children to reach their goals, we believe that staff at Pendle Primary Academy must continuously reflect upon and re-energise their practice in the classroom to remain innovative and exciting for all learners. As such, it is vital that the successful candidate demonstrates a commitment to high quality teaching and learning, and enriching the wider learning experiences of our children. 

Duties include:

· Planning, preparing and delivering high quality teaching at Key Stage 1

· Developing an exciting and imaginative learning environment

· Developing and sharing resources, maintaining effective links across Pendle Education Trust

· Delivering enrichment and enhancement activities

· Effectively assessing and catering for differentiation within lessons

· Ensuring close liaison and good communications with internal and external contacts in matters concerning pupils 

The ideal candidate will:

· Be a qualified teacher with QTS status

· Have experience of teaching at KS1 level

· Demonstrate a strong understanding of current research into teaching and learning, and a secure knowledge of the core curriculum

· Display an understanding of the target setting process and excellent classroom management skills

· Be able to motivate all pupils, evidencing high expectations and levels of progress and attainment 

With extensive professional development opportunities, including Trust sponsorship for achieving recognised qualifications, Pendle Education Trust is able to offer an exceptional benefits package. 

This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, or a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an inspiring organisation. 

How to apply:

If you're interested in this position and would like to submit an application then please visit http://pendleeducationtrust.co.uk/apply-now2/207.html to complete an online application form. If you are having difficulty accessing the online application form, or have any queries, please email Melanie Spencer at mspencer@colneprimet.co.uk for assistance.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Please note: All of our positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check. If there’s any reason why this may preclude you from being considered, please contact the Pendle Education Trust team.