KS1 Class Teacher
Lift Berkeley, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9AZ14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
10 November 2026 at 9:37am
Date listed
27 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £34069 - £46940 per annum
KS1 Class Teacher job summary
Lift Berkeley Primary school are recruiting a KS1 teacher to join our team and help shape outstanding learning experiences every day.
This is your chance to inspire students, design engaging lessons, and contribute to a school where every child is supported to achieve their full potential. You'll work alongside talented colleagues who share your commitment to excellent teaching and a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
About the role
As a teacher, you'll create a learning environment where all students feel encouraged, challenged, and ready to succeed. You'll plan lessons that spark curiosity, adapt your approach to meet individual needs, and use assessment to guide progress. You'll also collaborate with colleagues, support staff, and parents to help every child thrive academically and personally.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- plan and teach engaging lessons with clear objectives, building on prior learning and setting appropriate challenge for all students, including those with SEND;
- adapt your teaching to meet diverse needs, responding to misconceptions and using strategies that develop conceptual understanding;
- give regular verbal and written feedback, guiding students to reflect on their progress and addressing gaps through re-teaching;
- build a positive classroom culture with clear routines, high expectations for behaviour, and consistent use of praise and rewards;
- work closely with colleagues, pastoral staff, and parents to support student wellbeing and achievement; and
- contribute to curriculum design, assessment planning, and homework that consolidates learning.
What we're looking for
You will have:
- a degree in a relevant discipline and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS);
- a strong understanding of what excellent teaching looks like and how to establish consistently high expectations;
- the ability to assess student progress effectively, including statutory assessment requirements;
- good communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with students, colleagues, and families;
- adaptability and patience to respond to the needs of all learners with professionalism and care; and
- a commitment to your own development, responding positively to coaching and feedback.
We'd love to hear from you if you're inspired by creating a classroom where every student feels valued and inspired to learn. Are you ready to help our students achieve their best?
About our school
Lift Berkeley Primary school has recently joined Lift Schools, one of the largest Multi Academy Trusts in the country. This allows us to stay true to our local roots, while also drawing on the phenomenal wealth of expertise and resources that comes with being part of a national network of schools. Lift Berkeley Primary School have the platinum OPAL award and we are passionate about continuous provision in the Early years through to Year 1. The children benefit from huge grounds with woodland classrooms and an outside swimming pool. We have created a school where little minds grow, big dreams begin, and every child is encouraged to shine. At Lift Berkeley, we are passionate about creating a happy, nurturing and inspiring environment where children feel safe, valued and excited to learn. Through engaging lessons, exciting opportunities and a supportive school community, we help every child build confidence, develop their talents and reach their full potential. We believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life, and we're proud to be part of their journey. Lift Berkeley - inspiring minds, building futures!
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
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- Website
- Lift Berkeley website
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