Class Teacher (Fixed Term for Autumn Term 2026)

Essential - Experience of teaching and learning expertise in KS1 or KS2 - Experience of using ICT in the classroom to support effective and challenging learning & the ability to use this successfully - Planning challenging lessons to a high standard - Experience of teaching a differentiated and challenging curriculum to all pupils, appropriate to their needs

- High expectations of children’s work and behaviour, as well as the ability to develop all children to their full potential, with evidence of achieving rapid progress for all pupils - Empathy to work with and build positive relationships with all children - The ability to create an inspiring classroom environment, planning innovative and creative learning opportunities - Excellent ICT skills that extend beyond the classroom and include new technology - Excellent knowledge and understanding of child development and how children learn in order to provide appropriate personalised learning experiences - Excellent knowledge and clear understanding of the National Curriculum, including assessment for learning. - Excellent knowledge of how to teach reading, including synthetic phonics and comprehension. - Excellent knowledge of mastery teaching in maths. - Ability to maintain effective and consistent behaviour management within the learning environment

- Ambition, drive and vision to improve the outcomes of all children – someone who goes the extra mile and has the desire/resilience to succeed, with high expectations of all - Ability to demonstrate empathy with the school ethos/vision/values and with children of all abilities - Excellent communication skills combined with an ability to form respectful relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers - Able to learn with and from others, an ability to work as part of our close team and an aptitude to work flexibly - Ability to tackle new challenges and create successful outcomes independently

Desirable - Ability to plan and work collaboratively - Experience of teaching in a mixed ability class using a variety of styles - Ability and willingness to run extra-curricular activities - Coordinating role within school - Experience of working across school and showing subject leadership

- Ability to adapt learning to match children’s interests - Ability to use thinking skills to enhance the curriculum - Understanding of skills-based curriculum - Experience of teaching across age groups and mixed year group planning - Experience of current methods of Assessing Pupil Progress - Evidence of recent self-development in relation to curriculum - A commitment to extending learning through the outdoor environment, including creative/innovative learning opportunities - Knowledge of data tracking and analysis to support pupil progress - Understanding and evidence of implementing change - Knowledge of Little Wandle - Knowledge of NCETM prioritisation materials for maths - Knowledge of an