Class Teacher

About Us We are looking to appoint an ambitious, committed teacher to join our friendly, caring and committed team, to inspire and motivate the children at Handcross Primary School to reach their full potential and achieve high standards. Whether you are starting out in teaching or you wish to develop your expertise as a subject leader, Handcross Primary School is an ideal environment to develop your teaching skills further. The vacancy is likely to be in Year 1. We are looking for prospective candidates with an excellent understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, together with a positive attitude, knowledge of how children learn and how to promote excellent behaviour. In return, we can offer a supportive and friendly working environment with professional development opportunities both in school and outside. Staff wellbeing is important to us; please see our Wellbeing Policy for more details. For a list of essential and/or desirable skills, please see the person specification and job description available to download alongside this advert. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Handcross Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to successful DBS, health and qualifications checks and satisfactory references. In accordance with KCSIE, the school will research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. The role is initially a one-year contract, with the possibility of becoming permanent after a year. Please contact the office if you would like to arrange a visit either via email or phone 01444 400291. Job Details Required from September 2025 Contract: Initial 1 year fixed-term contract with potential opportunity to extend Salary: TMS 1 - UPS depending on experience (ECTs welcome to apply) Unfortunately, CVs and non-standard application paperwork cannot be accepted. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date; early applications are encouraged . Closing date: Monday 19th May 2025 at noon. Interview date: Wednesday 21 May Job Purpose: The Class Teacher will: teach a class of children, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs; provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all; maintain the positive ethos of the school, both inside and outside the classroom; contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and governors; ensure quality of education is high across the school through contributing to whole school CPD and developing subject expertise; adhere to the National Standards for Teachers Duties: The Class Teacher will: implement agreed school policies and guidelines; support initiatives decided by the Headteacher and staff; create a safe classroom culture, in which children feel secure and confident and rigorously uphold school safeguarding procedures; plan appropriately to meet the needs of all children; be able to set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for children’s learning; provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all children; use teaching strategies that engage children and promote a love of learning; keep appropriate and efficient records, making use of formative and summative assessment, providing incisive feedback to the children and using high quality questioning to drive their curiosity; report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of children; use positive classroom management strategies, in accordance with the school's behaviour policy; participate in meetings which relate to the school's management, curriculum, administration or organisation; plan effectively to meet the needs of children with Special Educational Needs / Disabilities and in collaboration with the SENCo, prepare, implement, monitor and review provision; communicate and co-operate with specialists from outside agencies; lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom; lead a subject area across the school if required; participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance, or that of other teachers/ teaching assistants. What You Need to Succeed Essential o Qualified Teacher Status (Ap) o Good primary classroom teacher (Ap, I, R) o Good knowledge of EYFS/ Primary curriculum & assessment procedures (I, Ap) o Can articulate characteristics of effective teaching (I,L, Ap) o Works effectively in a team (I,R) o Have positive relationships with children (I, L,R) o Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding (I,R) o Has been involvement in curriculum development for an area/aspect of learning (I,L,R) o Is able to support other staff to develop expertise (I, L, Ap) o Has the relevant skills to lead a subject (I, L, Ap) o Enjoys teaching (I, L, R) o Desire to develop professionally (I, L, R) o Is approachable / listens (I) o Works as a member of a team (I) o Shows high level of commitment (I, L, R) o Good organisational skills and can manage workload effectively (L, R) o Good punctuality (R) o Is reflective and evaluates their own teaching effectiveness (I) o Maintain high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour (L, I, R) o To involve parents in the education of their children (I, L, R) o Is able to accept change and is flexible (R) Desirable o Qualifications such as a good degree or equivalent (Ap) o Evidence of a range of relevant CPD (Ap, I) o Successful experience to date (Ap, R) o Recent leadership and management of a curricular subject within a primary school (Ap, I, R) o Has led staff INSET / Has the potential to lead aspects of INSET (L, R, I) o Willing to undergo training / development in aspects of management (I) o Successfully contributed to school policies (L,R) o Is already leading an aspect/subject area (Ap, L) o Is prepared to support colleagues with planning and work alongside if necessary (I) o Has experience of moderation (I, L) o Understands how to analyse data for class/ subject (I, L) o Has shown initiative in a school context (I, R) o Has effective interpersonal skills and can communicate with a range of audiences (L, I, R) o To be prepared to run an extra-curricular club/ priority group (I) o To be prepared to mentor students and other colleagues (R, L, I)