Job: Primary Teacher

Position: KS1 

Location: Primary School in Blackheath

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: M1-M6 

Application Deadline: First stage interviews week commencing 19th August 2024

TeacherActive is recruiting for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and inspirational Key Stage One Class Teacher for a fixed-term contract starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2025. While prior experience delivering a high-quality, engaging curriculum at this phase is advantageous, we warmly welcome applications from teachers with Key Stage Two experience who are eager to develop their skills in this area.

We value the unique contributions of every member of our community, recognizing that our collective differences, experiences, and talents play a significant role in our culture and achievements.

Our Expectations:

- Staff members act as role models for children and their families, demonstrating a commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through curriculum content and conduct.

- A commitment to ensuring that all members of our community are represented in the texts and topics within our broad and balanced curriculum.

- Encouragement of teamwork and participation, allowing for the representation of all groups and perspectives within our unique community.

- Regular INSET and development opportunities that keep teaching practice current and research-informed.

We are committed to enabling every child to reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about helping children excel and exceed expectations.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have an excellent teaching record, an inclusive approach, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning for all children. Key qualities include enthusiasm, understanding, strong organizational skills, the ability to work hard, and maintaining calm and humor under pressure. A commitment to integrating technology across the curriculum is essential. The successful candidate will also need to build and maintain positive relationships within the wider school community and bring energy, excitement, and passion to the classroom.

A genuine interest in the evolving needs of young people and a strong commitment to children's academic and personal development from Nursery to Year 6 are paramount.

Terms of Appointment:

- This is a full-time, fixed-term contract position available from as soon as possible until July 2025.

- A competitive salary is offered, reflecting the level of experience.

- Benefits include life assurance, a pension scheme, free annual eye tests, flu vaccinations, and access to an Employee Support helpline.

- Travel benefits include a Season Ticket Loan and Bike2Work scheme.

- Free staff lunch and tea/coffee are provided during term time.

If you are passionate about teaching and ready to inspire young learners, we encourage you to apply.

All our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance, and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position or want to hear about any of my other opportunities, please click 'apply' now, and I will be in touch with you to discuss further.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services