Class teacher
Benton Park Primary School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7SS4 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
28 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit Teachers who:
- share the vision, values and inclusive practice of our school;
- are highly competent and skilful classroom practitioners;
- are committed to ensuring the academic progress and social and emotional development of the children they teach;
- are invested in and committed to improving their classroom practice, especially through evidence informed research;
- can work and communicate effectively within a team;
- is a competent user of technology – such as iPads – to enhance pupil learning and outcomes;
- has recent experience of teaching across the primary age including early years;
- has experience of or interest in working with autistic children and pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs or specific learning difficulties
- has a specialism or interest in a particular curriculum area; particularly music or scienc
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- the chance to work in an inclusive school with happy, well behaved children who enjoy learning
- opportunities for high quality ongoing professional learning and development
- regular mentorship and coaching opportunities to grow and develop your practise – including ECF enrolment
- the support of our dedicated staff team and governors
- established positive relationships with parents and the local community
Further details about the role
Essential
1 A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification.
2 Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the relevant curriculum, age and attainment ranges
3 Recent experience of teaching in a primary classroom including early years
4 A good knowledge and understanding of core subjects and the relevant statutory and non-statutory curricula / frameworks.
5 A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of evidence informed teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
6 Good written communication skills
7 Evidence of relevant and on-going professional development and training
8 Working knowledge of the SEND code of practice and implications for the classroom Application Desirable
9 Qualification (A level / Degree level) in a specific curriculum area; interest in a particular curriculum area – (in particular Music & Art)
10 Able to use mobile technology and applications to promote learning and improve outcomes
11 Experience and understanding of phonics and development of early reading skills
12 Aspirations to develop as a leader
13 Interest in classroom-based research to inform improvements in practice
14 Willing and able to contribute to extra-curricular activities.
15 Knowledge and experience of using specific targeted intervention in core subjects; interventions that promote and restore social and emotional regulation
Assessment
Essential
1 An understanding and ability to set realistic and challenging targets and be able to assess and review learners’ progress.
2 Able to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers.
3 Able to engage and motivate learners in the school environment.
4 Have positive values, attitudes and have high expectations for learners.
5 Be aware of current legislation, policies and guidance on the safeguarding of learners and the promotion of their well being.
6 Able to work collaboratively as member of a team and contribute to the professional development of colleagues, including the sharing effective practice.
7 Able to plan, organise and prioritise and manage time effectively.
8 Good verbal and interpersonal skills
9 Able to use technology knowledge and skills in the learning environment.
10 Have positive values, attitudes and have high expectations for learners. Assessment
Desirable
11 Willing and able to contribute to whole school development initiatives / school improvement planning / self evaluation
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@bentonparkprimary.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Benton Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 456 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Benton Park Primary School website
- Email address
- office@bentonparkprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0191 2665122
Benton Park Primary school has a strong reputation for excellence in curriculum – we regularly present at curriculum conferences around the region, as well as hosting a thriving online task design community. In addition, with our own woodland area; a designated art room; innovative use of mobile technology (we are a regional training centre for Apple and a Digital School House) and a wide-ranging pupil pastoral offer, Benton Park is a dynamic and innovative place to work.
Arranging a visit to Benton Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@bentonparkprimary.co.uk.
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