Class Teacher
Allerton Bywater Primary School, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 2DR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 September 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 Hours / week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to Child Protection, Health and Safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.
Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and productive relationships.
Planning and Setting Expectations/Pupil Achievement
Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment.
Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. Implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Assessment and Evaluation
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.
Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for pupils’ progress.
When applicable, understand the demands expected of pupils in relation to the National Curriculum
Relationship with Parents and the wider community
Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Provide opportunities to develop pupils' understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples, recognising that learning takes place outside the school context.
Liaise with agencies responsible for pupils' welfare.
Manage Own Performance and Development
Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.
Share corporate responsibility and the implementation of school policies and practices.
Set a good example to the pupils they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct.
Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.
Implements and follows school’s child protection policies and procedures.
Managing and Developing Staff and Other Adults
Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues including, where applicable, associate staff.
Managing Resources
Select and make good use of textbooks, ICT and other learning resources which enable teaching objectives to be met.
What the school offers its staff
- Flu vaccination
- Eye Care Contribution for eligible staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Allerton Bywater Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 403 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Allerton Bywater Primary School website
- Email address
- lawrenn01@brigshawtrust.com
Our mission, as part of the Brigshaw Learning partnership, is to provide a cradle to career education that allows our children to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity. Our shared ambition is underpinned by a commitment to our Trust's core values of equality, integrity and resilience.
We are an ambitious, two-form entry primary school, proudly serving our local community in East Leeds.
Our mission, ‘through creativity, challenge and connection, we unlock our true potential,’ is at the heart of all we do at ABPS and our core values of confidence, aspiration, respect, equality, integrity and resilience are fundamental. Everything we do at ABPS is underpinned by these values, ensuring that each child is known, cared for and thrives.
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, energetic and has a genuine enjoyment of working with children. We need a sense of humour, a sense of perspective, determination, empathy and understanding; someone with a desire to make the impossible possible.
To join our team, we need someone who is:
∙ Fully committed to all aspects of Safeguarding and Child Protection
∙ Works well in a team and is able to follow instructions
Arranging a visit to Allerton Bywater Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lawrenn01@brigshawtrust.com.
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