Classroom Teacher - KS1 - Maternity Cover

The Governors

of Kimberworth Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic

and highly motivated KS1 class teacher to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work

alongside our experienced team and contribute to the continual improvement of

our fantastic school.

Kimberworth Community Primary is at the heart of our community, striving to ensure

that every child from Day care to Year 6 has the support, care, guidance, and

challenge to be the best they can be. We are very proud of our school and every effort is made to create a

happy and caring atmosphere and an inclusive environment where each child feels

confident and valued. Every member of our school community has a whole-hearted

commitment to giving their best, hence our school motto: One community

achieving together. We are looking

for someone who would relish the opportunity to become part of our successful

team and can demonstrate:

The highest ambition for the school, our pupils, staff and the

wider community.

Excellent teaching and learning

Approachability, effective communication skills and a good sense of

humour

Commitment to their own development

Commitment to working closely with staff, children, governors and

families and playing an active role in the life of the school

The successful candidate

will: Essential Have QTS. Be willing to undertake

relevant CPD. Desirable Evidence of further professional development First aid training Experience The successful candidate will: Essential Have previous experience of working in a primary

school. Desirable Previous experience teaching in KS1 Previous experience working in partnership with parents Experience working as part of a team Experience working with pupils with SEND Experience working with children with EAL Knowledge and skills The successful

candidate will have: A sound understanding of the primary curriculum. Knowledge of teaching and learning strategies Excellent behaviour management skills. Excellent inter-personal skills. The ability to work as part of a team. Excellent planning and organisational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of monitoring, assessment, recording and

reporting of pupil progress Awareness of the needs of pupils with EAL. Awareness of the needs of pupils with SEND. An understanding of how a pupil’s learning is

affected by their intellectual, emotional and social development, and the

stages of child development. Personal qualities The successful candidate

will: Essential Be committed to teaching Supportive of their colleagues Have good attendance and punctuality Be enthusiastic and positive Communicate effectively Be motivated to continually improve practice Be able to accommodate changes in priorities Be able to anticipate workload and plan ahead Be able to develop effective rela