Deadline is tomorrow

  • Job start date

    4 November 2024

  • Closing date

    9 October 2024 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    25 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 10 months

Pay scale

MPS point 1 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Degree
  • Qualified Teacher Status
  • Evidence, or intention to undertake, further professional development
  • Excellent classroom practitioner or potential to become an outstanding teacher
  • Ability / willingness to work in other key stages in the future.
  • Able to articulate, and demonstrate, the characteristic features of an effective teacher.
  • Good understanding of how assessment is used.
  • Clear understanding of effective techniques and policies for behaviour management
  • An understanding of how safeguarding children works in practise
  • Clear idea of how to manage teaching assistants
  • The ability, proven or potential, to manage a subject and teachers
  • Participate in the full life of the school, being involved and committed to the delivery of extra-curricular activities
  • Good knowledge of the Curriculum guidance for Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for RE.
  • A secure understanding of age-related expectations and experience of key stage 1 & 2 statutory tests
  • Understand and know how national, local comparative and school data, including National Curriculum test data can be used in professional and school development
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the ability to plan effectively for differentiated tasks and activities
  • Good knowledge and understanding of assessment for Learning strategies
  • Good knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning styles and being creative in delivery
  • promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and moral;
  • develop good relationships within a team;
  • establish and develop good professional relationships with parents, governors and the community;
  • communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences;
  • create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment;
  • use ICT effectively and creatively to enhance learning
  • Self-motivated and shows initiative.
  • Works well as part of a team.
  • Shows a high level of enthusiasm, commitment and determination.
  • Is flexible and listens
  • Is prepared to seek advice and support.
  • Resilient under pressure.
  • Is approachable, caring and empathetic
  • Must be willing to undertake training as required
  • Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information.
  • Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
  • Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
  • Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

Pear Tree Community Junior School in Derby is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant and inclusive community. If you're passionate about nurturing young minds and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Pear Tree, we believe in the power of trust and care to foster growth and success. Our motto, "With trust and care we will grow and flourish," encapsulates the heart of our school's ethos.

Located in Derby, our school serves a wonderfully diverse community, offering a rich and rewarding experience for both students and staff alike.

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to embrace our core values of Trust, Care, and Grow, which permeate everything we do. We believe in empowering our teachers to deliver high-quality education while prioritizing their well-being and professional development.

Why Pear Tree Community Junior School?

  • A supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth
  • A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
  • Access to resources and support to enhance teaching practices
  • The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students


Commitment to safeguarding

Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education
All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Pear Tree Community Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
359 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Phone number
01322 760610

Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Community Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email n.bounds@peartreej.derby.sch.uk.

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