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Class Teacher Year 6

Priory Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1JD

Deadline is today

• Job start date

  1 September 2024

• Closing date

  17 May 2024 at 3pm

• Date listed

  24 April 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an understanding but uncompromising teacher for our older pupils, who love their school and relish engaged and committed teachers. Applicants should have recent and successful experience in Year 6, including guiding pupils through their end of KS2 SATs.

The Class Teacher is required to promote a stimulating, communication friendly and inclusive learning environment which encourages pupils’ independence and enthusiasm for learning. To ensure our children reach their full potential, the postholder must also seek to make children feel secure and valued, and communicate effectively with parents / carers.

What the school offers its staff

A truly unique community, of learners and of colleagues. Our teaching team shares a commitment to opening up opportunities for our pupils whose life experiences are impacted by challenging circumstances. In this you will experience a mutual respect and support for each other, and will be well supported by senior leaders and governors.

Further details about the role

Essential & Desirable specifications

Qualifications and experience

ESSENTIAL

• Qualified teacher status

• Degree

• Successful primary teaching experience in Upper Key Stage 2

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with EAL and New To English pupils

• Successful experience in preparing pupils for KS2 SATs

Skills and knowledge

ESSENTIAL

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and end of year / end of stage expectations

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

• A good understanding of how children learn, in particular, recent research-based pedagogy in reading, writing and maths

• Proven ability to understand the barriers to learning that pupils may face and to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

DESIRABLE

• Recent relevant training in Communication Friendly practices, in support of SpLCN, EAL and New to English pupils

• Knowledge of Maths Mastery approach to teaching & learning

Personal qualities

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress, promoting a ‘no excuses’ culture

• Patience and good humour

• Ability to remain calm, positive and effective under pressure and to prioritise workload

• Ability to balance a ‘beyond expectation’ approach to the role, with maintaining personal boundaries for your own well-being

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

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

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please complete the online application.

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About Priory Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Priory Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: head@prioryprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01234 261768
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-primary-school-bedford (opens in new tab)

Priory Primary is a unique school, ambitious for its diverse community in the heart of Bedford. Class sizes are smaller than average, and we have absolute clarity about our curriculum approach. You will be well supported by our amazing colleagues: teachers, support staff and engaged senior leaders.
All posts are subject to strict safeguarding checks, including a check on any publicly available digital presence, and candidates must share our deep commitment to equality of opportunity.

Arranging a visit to Priory Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@prioryprimary.co.uk.

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