Teacher

Thurstaston Dawpool CofE Primary School, Wirral, Merseyside, CH61 0HH

9 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
2 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 June 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term - End of Autumn Term with the potential to extend to the end of the academic year
Pay scale: M

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

Qualified teacher status, degree or recognised equivalent.

Experience

Enthusiastic, excellent and organised classroom teacher with high expectations of children’s learning and development
Ability to identify gaps in learning to differentiate skilfully stretching the most able learners and supporting learners with SEND
Experience of assessing children’s learning, development and planning next steps
Evidence of making an effective contribution to a team
Experience of deploying teaching assistants

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum across a key stage
Demonstrate a secure knowledge and understanding of creative, imaginative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning in order to challenge children of all abilities
Show how assessment and attainment information can be used to improve practice and raise standards.
Understand different teaching methods, and how teaching should be adapted to cater for different pupils’ needs
Sound knowledge of working with children with SEND needs
Demonstrate effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning
Demonstrate experience of working as part of a team
Understanding of and commitment to promoting safeguarding of pupils
Able to promote good behaviour consistently.

Skills and Attributes

Ability to deliver high quality learning over time to all pupils
Capacity to work alongside colleagues, contributing effectively to a team.
Ability to quickly establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
Understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Well-developed communication skills
Fulfil the professional standards for Teachers in England
Commitment to extra-curricular activities

Philosophy

Expectation of high pupil achievement for all pupils including those with SEND
Commitment to the provision of high-quality education and pastoral care for all pupils
Evidence of understanding and commitment to equality of opportunity and respect for pupils’ individual differences
Commitment to parental partnership in education and developing links between school, home and the community.
Be aware of the key school policies and procedures, especially Health and Safety, Child Protection, Data Protection and School Development Plan
Uphold, fully support and actively promote the Christian characteristics of the school and ensure these values permeate through the life of the school.

Personal Qualities

An enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.
A good attendance and punctuality record.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management and organisation.
A commitment to CPD.
Enthusiasm for teaching
The ability to work as both part of a team and independently.
Committed to contributing to the wider school and its community. .
Ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm.
Able to anticipate and manage their workload.
Able to develop effective relationships.
Passion for working with children and inclusion

What the school offers its staff

As a member of the Chester Diocesan Academy Trust (CDAT), we can offer:

Delightful pupils who are polite, respectful and keen to learn.

A very friendly and happy school with a caring Christian ethos in which all members of the school community are highly valued and nurtured as individuals.

Strong, supportive links between staff, governors, parents and the community.

CPD and training provided by CDAT.

Opportunities to work with colleagues across the trust and diocese.

Beautiful surroundings to provide opportunities for enrichment.

Further details about the role

Job Description

Job Title: Teacher

Salary: Main payscale

Contract Type: Temporary, full-time/part-time

Purpose:

To take specific responsibility for whole class teaching including planning, teaching and learning, which has a positive impact on educational progress. The class teacher will help promote and support the vision and direction of Chester Diocesan Academy Trust, Local Governing Body and the Leadership Team.

Teaching and Learning

Have clear intentions for children’s learning and to use knowledge of school policy and curriculum requirements to meet the needs of different year groups and individuals, promoting progression, continuity and quality of learning.
Use of a variety of suitable teaching and learning styles and to communicate clear learning objectives and expectations.
Use relevant classroom management strategies to ensure that a purposeful environment for teaching and learning can take place.
Organise and maintain a stimulating working environment.
Ensure that resources are organised and readily available to promote learning.
Promote positive behaviour, taking into account the personal, social and emotional needs of pupils.
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of teaching assistants.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

Monitor pupils’ work and set next step targets for progress.
Assess and record pupils’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving.
Prepare and present informative reports to parents.

Pastoral Leadership

Promote the general progress and well-being of all pupils.
To undertake duties at the direction of the SLT.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children.

Other Professional Requirements.

To maintain all professional standards as laid down by the school and the Trust.
To work with colleagues and governors to contribute to whole school improvement.
Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and self conduct.
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to flourish.
To follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and policy.
To participate and lead in extra-curricular and pastoral functions of the school.

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.