KS1 Teacher - Bedford

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2025
Salary: MPS, up to M6 (Pro Rata) depending on experience

Requirements: QTS

About Us:

We are a dynamic and supportive primary school located in the heart of Bedford, committed to providing an exceptional learning environment where every child can flourish. Our school is dedicated to delivering high-quality education and training, ensuring that every KS1 pupil receives the best opportunities to succeed. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teacher to join our team and make a real difference to our students.

What We Offer:

A welcoming and supportive working environment in Bedford.
An excellent work-life balance with dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time
A tight-knit team that collaborates closely on planning and lesson delivery for KS1 Teacher roles
Professional development opportunities to further enhance your teaching skills and career progression through education and training
Enthusiastic and motivated KS1 pupils who love to learn
On-site parking and good transport links
Salary up to M6 (Pro Rata) depending on experienceKey Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and challenging lessons that inspire and motivate KS1 pupils
Provide a balanced curriculum, focusing on both academic and personal development
Prepare pupils for their end-of-key-stage assessments (SATs), ensuring high standards of progress and achievement
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential
Monitor and assess students' progress, providing constructive feedback to support their learning
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents to enhance pupils' learning experience
Participate in whole-school events, extra-curricular activities, and staff meetingsRequirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
Strong knowledge of the UK National Curriculum, particularly in literacy and numeracy
Ability to differentiate teaching to meet the diverse needs of all pupils
Passion for developing children's confidence, resilience, and love for learning
Excellent classroom management skills with a commitment to maintaining high standards of behaviour
Applicants must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
Ability to supply two years' worth of references
Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to working with parents and the wider school communityDisclaimer:

Dunbar Education is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding to ensure the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. To adhere to safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all registrations will be required to fill out our application form to receive work. This will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Dunbar Education is an equal opportunities employer and recognises the value of and seeks to achieve a diverse workforce in schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Dunbar Education is a member of ASPCo Compliance Plus, for more information please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement