Class Teacher
Blackthorn Primary School, Northampton, NN3 8EPThis job expired on 29 May 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2023
Closing date
29 May 2023 at 9am
Date listed
22 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: Full time Full or part-time time considered. Part time Full or part-time time considered
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
QTS
Good Honours Degree
First Class Degree
Successful classroom teaching experience within primary school (of at least two years duration)
Knowledge and experience of teaching phonics
Knowledge of the Education Acts and other relevant legislation
An in-depth understanding of, and commitment to, the teacher standards
Practical understanding of high quality learning and teaching strategies.
Understanding of the importance of personal, social and emotional aspects of learning.
Understanding of how to combine a creative, engaging curriculum with high expectations of standards.
A track record of delivering high academic outcomes in the classroom
Knowledge and understanding of evidence-informed strategies to raise standards and progress
First-hand experience of planning, assessing within the new National Curriculum
Competent use of technology for planning and assessment.
Experience of using Office365
Understanding of the role played by parents and the community as a whole in raising standards
Experience of working directly with parents and others to raise standards and involvement with the wider and local community
Ability to establish and develop effective relationships within the school community, including:
- Teaching Colleagues
- Support Staff
- Governors/Trust Directors
- Parents
Ability to manage difficult conversations and experience of working cohesively and contributing towards building a team ethos
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
Prompt completer of tasks
Flexible and approachable
Resilient under pressure
Able to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts
Positive and energetic approach to work
An energetic approach to the role and responsibilities
Demonstration of a growth mindset
Education Philosophy
A commitment to raising achievement through partnership with parents, Schools’ Services and the community.
A determination to ensure the curriculum is adapted regularly to meet the needs of individuals in line with the school’s ethos
A commitment to developing the curriculum and learning delivery to meet the needs of future generations and the skills they will need.
What the school offers its staff
Northampton Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community.
We're looking for a Class Teacher, ideally with 2 years classroom teaching experience to join our primary school in September 2023.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
Nothing is more important than keeping all our children safe, especially the most vulnerable. The NPAT Partnership is fully committed to ensuring that children with SEND, those eligible for Pupil Premium funding
and other vulnerable groups are able to achieve as highly as possible. Schools within the partnership will have the most rigorous and updated procedures and policies which help keep children in our care safe. We will ensure that all vulnerable groups of children achieve highly, when compared to their peers nationally.
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About Blackthorn Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 243 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Blackthorn Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- samchambers@blackthornprimary.net
- Phone number
- +441604407254
Located on the Eastern district of Northampton, Blackthorn is a one-form
entry primary school with a nursery and special provision. Our school is driven by a passion to provide educational excellence for the children in our community.
The children at Blackthorn are polite, respectful and keen to learn. Our team of dedicated staff
believe that children achieve their best in a safe, secure and happy school community and we
work hard to make sure this is the case for our learners every day. We strongly believe that
good relationships between people in our school community are essential in securing success for your child, as such, an effective partnership between home and school will benefit your child’s learning. We are proud to be a member of Northampton Primary Academy Trust (NPAT) with whom we work closely to provide opportunities for our children to broaden and enrich their time at primary school through the arts, sport and wider curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Blackthorn Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email samchambers@blackthornprimary.net.
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