Class Teacher
St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School, London, NW1 1QP16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 June 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Educated to degree level
Qualified teacher status either in the UK or if not in own country combined with a desire to achieve English QTS
Experience
Must have taught in either Foundation Stage/Key stage1/Key stage 2
( 2 phases desirable)
Will have had at least 2 years’ experience of teaching in a multicultural inner city environment
Professional Knowledge and Understanding
Must understand the expectations in the new Ofsted Framework regarding effective learning and teaching
Must have a sound knowledge of the National Curriculum Orders for the all subjects for KS1 and KS2
A sound knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage Curriculum
An excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching, including the latest inspection and research findings
Familiarity with end-of-key stage assessment requirements
Understanding of and commitment to the school policies, in particular:
- Staff Code of Conduct
- Participation and implementation of the School Behaviour Policy
- Commitment to and implementation of the school’s Safeguarding policies
- Awareness of Health and Safety implementation in the work place
- Equalities Policies
Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEND
Familiarity with writing and delivering effective Individual Plans for pupils with SEND
Sound knowledge and experience of teaching phonics
Professional Skills and Abilities
A good classroom practitioner willing and able to teach a class in either key stage as deemed necessary
The ability to teach informed by the principles of direct instruction
A teacher with good ICT knowledge and skills and able to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching
The ability to plan lessons effectively for all the pupils in a class, ensuring that all pupils make at least good progress from their starting points
Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in line with school policy
Must be able to use AfL to inform future planning
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels in the school
Personal Qualities
Must be willing and enjoy engaging parents in order to encourage their close involvement in the education of their children
A teacher with a flexible approach who contributes to the school team
Must have good communication skills both orally and in writing
Must be able to manage own work load effectively and respond swiftly to tight deadlines
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate others and develop effective partnerships
Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to encourage others to follow suit
Willingness, and ability, to contribute to whole school INSET
Openness and willingness to address and discuss relevant issues, allied with an ability to inspire and challenge others
To practice equal opportunities in all aspects of the role and around the work place in line with policy
To maintain a personal commitment to professional development linked to the competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post
What the school offers its staff
A well-resourced and striking, modern school building with spacious classrooms, a secret garden (with a pond and reading pagoda) and ball-court.
A rich curriculum where high-standards and creativity go hand-in-hand.
Excellent music provision and enrichment opportunities.
A proven, highly successful commitment to staff training and development.
Children who behave beautifully, love school and want to learn.
School leaders who put the children first but staff well-being a close second.
Further details about the role
General description of the post
The holder of this post is expected to meet the Teacher’s Standards in full and work as circumstances may require in accordance with the school’s policies under the direction of the Headteacher. The post-holder is required to fully support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct.
Line management
The post-holder is accountable to their line manager in all matters.
Appraisal
The appraisal process is the vehicle for determining the performance of a teacher and this assessment will directly relate to pay determination (in accordance with the school pay policy), CPD provision and career advancement. All appointments made are conditional on the most recent appraisal assessment.
Expectations of all class teachers at St Mary and St Pancras CE School:
In line with the Teacher’s Standards; teachers will
- Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- Work within and uphold our vigilant safeguarding culture
- Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons
- Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a productive and safe learning environment
- Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
- Support school initiatives
- Report to parents on their child’s progress, attainment and achievement
- Communicate and co-operate with the school’s partners (Camden Learning and the LDBS) as well as specialists from outside agencies
- Lead, organise and direct additional staff within the classroom
- Participate in the appraisal process
- Be willing to lead a foundation subject with appropriate training and guidance
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 Elizabeth.Daly@stmp.camden.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- elizabeth.daly@stmp.camden.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7383 4874
Arranging a visit to St Mary and St Pancras Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email elizabeth.daly@stmp.camden.sch.uk.
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