Class Teacher
Daresbury Primary School, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AJ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025 (later start date considered for the right candidate)
Closing date
5 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 November 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week (Monday to Friday)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Range – Upper Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
The teacher will:
- Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
- Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Teaching:
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work.
- Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment.
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils.
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
- Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests.
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values.
- Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
- Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes.
- Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach.
Health, safety and discipline:
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
- Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
Professional development:
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
- Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching.
- Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate.
Communication:
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
- Add any other duties of particular relevance to your school.
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals:
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school.
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
Personal and professional conduct:
- Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
- Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
- Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities.
Safeguarding:
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary.
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
Management of staff and resources:
- Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers.
- Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff.
- Deploy resources delegated to them.
What the school offers its staff
As part of The Heath Family Multi-Academy Trust, we have strong links with partner primary schools across three north-west local authorities.
Daresbury Primary School is a vibrant, values-driven school committed to providing a high-quality education for all our students. We focus on learning behaviours and fostering positive attitudes in how children behave, ensuring they are equipped to succeed both academically and personally.
Our dedicated team and supportive community strive to nurture and challenge our children positively, helping them achieve their full potential in an inclusive, enriching environment.
Further details about the role
To apply, please complete an application form and in addition, outline any relevant experience and personal qualities you would bring to School/Trust.Please submit your application to recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.
Please note applications must be made using the Trust application form, C.Vs will NOT be accepted.
Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this position.
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 recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Daresbury Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 200 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Daresbury Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk
Daresbury Primary School is a happy and welcoming school” (Ofsted March 2023)
We have a culture of high expectations; passionate about ensuring that every child will achieve their very best.
We provide ongoing CPD opportunities with a focus on feedback and professional growth.
We provide ongoing opportunities for collaboration across The Heath Family Trust.
The right candidate will be totally aligned to our values of Kindness, Respect, Aspiration, Resilience, Integrity and Collaboration and will be fully committed to our vision of providing excellent learning opportunities for our children. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to build effective relationships with our children, our staff team, our parents and the wider school community.
Arranging a visit to Daresbury Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk.
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