Classroom Teacher

South Tawton Primary School, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2LG

11 days remaining to apply

Closing date
10 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 Annually (Actual) Depending on Experience

Classroom Teacher job summary

About the Role:

To contribute to the provision of high-quality Teaching and Learning, ensuring maximum success for all. To be a role model for the school community and raise levels of pupil achievement.

Our teachers must possess the skills and understanding to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. They should be excellent classroom practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and a desire to continually improve their practice.

Successful candidates will:

Have relevant key stage teaching experience.

Have excellent pedagogical understanding of how to progress learning.

Have good phonics knowledge and understanding of early literacy skills.

Be a well-organised, reliable, enthusiastic individual who will review, monitor and evaluate school performance.

We will offer you:

A school that is committed to our people and their development and wellbeing;

A warm and friendly environment;

Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues;

Enthusiastic children;

Career progression.

There is likely to be a combination of locations the successful candidates will work across on appointment.

Person Specification:

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional Qualifications and Learning	Qualified teacher status Experience of Key Stage 2	Training for the whole primary age range. First Aid Training Knowledge and experience of personalised learning.
Experience	Teaching experience in Key Stage 2 with proven ability as a classroom practitioner. Ability to provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment for all pupils.	Classroom experience in Key Stage 2 . Experience of working with and supervising other adult support within the classroom (teaching assistants, parent helpers, students). Experience of leading a team
Leading, Learning and Teaching	Knowledge and understanding of a board, balanced and relevant curriculum. Excellent behaviour management skills. A secure understanding of the processes by which children learn. Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all achievers. Competent in the use of ICT across the curriculum especially in relation to the use of whiteboard technology. Understanding and use of assessment to inform future teaching and learning. Competent in the use of observational assessment to inform further learning. A willingness to work on one or more curriculum areas. To be able to work creatively and sensitively with children.	A well-developed knowledge of a particular curriculum or specialist area. An understanding of a whole school approach to improvement and raising standards. Effective use of ICT to support planning and assessment. Familiarity with the SEN Code of Practice.
Additional	Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people A highly professional approach to their work.	The desire for further career progression. Ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively with parents/carers. Able to manage time effectively.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’

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The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Duration: Monday – Friday

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

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.