Job Description: Lower Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher
Position: Lower Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary: Competative/Negotiable
Contract Type: 1 day a week (Long-Term - Permanent)
Start Date: ASAP/September
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our dynamic team.
Job Purpose:
As a Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality education to students in Year 3 and Year 4. You will create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress, and provide a supportive and inclusive classroom environment. Your role is to inspire and motivate students, helping them to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that align with the national curriculum for Lower Key Stage 2.
- Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes active learning and student engagement.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing regular feedback to students and parents.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement school-wide initiatives and events.
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance, achievements, and behaviour.
- Foster a love of learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Implement effective behaviour management strategies to ensure a safe and orderly classroom.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve teaching practices.
- Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies to support student learning and wellbeing.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent (PGCE).
- Proven experience teaching in a primary school setting, preferably in Key Stage 2.
- Strong knowledge of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies for Lower Key Stage 2.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and a willingness to learn new skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about teaching and dedicated to student success.
- Creative and innovative in lesson planning and delivery.
- Patient, empathetic, and understanding of the diverse needs of students.
- Collaborative and a team player.
- Reflective practitioner with a commitment to self-improvement.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a CV by the end of August 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
This school in Witney, Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
Equal Opportunities:
This school in Witney is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming a new member to our dedicated team.