Classroom Teacher
Worth Primary School, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1QAThis job expired on 6 May 2026 – see similar jobs
Closing date
6 May 2026 at 10:55am
Date listed
6 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL
▪ Qualified Teacher status
▪ A commitment to CPD
▪ Degree
▪ Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
▪ Experience or teaching early reading and phonics
▪ Experience of teaching the full range of National Curriculum subjects
▪ Able to demonstrate outstanding teaching and excellent progress for all children of all abilities
▪ Experience of planning & teaching towards SEN support plan/EHCP targets
▪ Proven ability to manage behaviour both within class and throughout the school.
▪ Knowledge and understanding of the breadth of subjects across the KS1 & 2 National Curriculum
▪ Confident use of ICT to record, report & communicate
▪ Understanding of teaching, learning and assessment strategies to support successful outcomes for all learners, ensuring they fulfil their potential
▪ The ability to use the above strategies to set achievable targets for individual pupil progress
▪ Confident in meeting the learning needs of a wide range of abilities, including children with SEND
▪ Up to date knowledge & understanding of the current national education agenda
▪ Understanding of relevant equal opportunities, health and safety and safeguarding guidance and legislations, and with commitment to keeping up to date with changes in legislation affecting schools.
▪ Knowledge of the regulations around safeguarding and how to address any issues that might arise
▪ Understanding of how different children learn and an ability to build relationships and engage all types of learners
▪ The ability to communicate clearly and take into account, where appropriate, the views of others
▪ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
▪ Ability to plan time and organise work effectively
▪ Be self-motivating and set personal goals
▪ Commitment to safeguarding and equality
▪ An ability & commitment to develop and maintain the ethos of the school
▪ Be fully committed to ensuring a wholly inclusive setting
▪ Have high expectations for children’s attainment and progress
▪ Ability to Evidence of excellent working relationships with colleagues
▪ Ensure that the school atmosphere is welcoming and that parents are encouraged to take an active part in the life of the school and their child’s education
▪ Ability to reflect and self-question
▪ Adaptability to changing circumstances & ideas
▪ Energy and passion
▪ Trustworthy, fair and kind
▪ Demonstrates commitment, reliability and integrity
▪ Be able to demonstrate emotional resilience in working with children and colleagues
▪ To be a good role model to motivate and inspire children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
▪ Approachable, honest and have a good sense of humour
DESIRABLE
▪ Evidence of other education or school related qualifications or continuous professional development
▪ Experience of developing a subject/curriculum area/initiative within the school
▪ Experience of working with and developing links with the community
▪ Experience of collaboration with other schools to enhance expertise
▪ Particular interest and expertise in a curriculum/subject area
▪ Confident with computing and digital technologies
▪ Experience of communicating effectively with parents and carers
▪ Experience of effective communication with teaching assistants
▪ Ability to support and help develop a vision for high quality education that promotes development of life skills as well as fulfilling academic potential
▪ Specialist subject/wider curriculum skills
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Worth Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 206 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Worth Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01625 875900
Worth Primary School is a Single Academy Trust based within the thriving town of Poynton in East Cheshire. A single form entry school providing primary education for pupils from the ages of 4-11 years.
The school is popular and well-regarded in the local community. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.
We are a warm and friendly school dedicated to creating a safe, stimulating and happy learning environment for all of our children to thrive. Our child centred approach to teaching and learning prioritises individual needs and develops children who have a real love of learning and a strong foundation for their future. Great importance and emphasis are placed on having a positive and respectful attitude in and out of the classroom. Worth values the views of everyone involved in the school and respects any constructive feedback from the staff, trustees, parents and, most importantly, the pupils.
Arranging a visit to Worth Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@worth.cheshire.sch.uk.
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