Class Teacher KS1 or KS2

Job description

Position: Class Teacher KSI/KS2

Salary: M1 – UP3

Hours of work: Full time (35 hours) 

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Midday, Thursday, 15th May 2025

Interviews: Monday, 19th May 2025

Start date :  September 2025

We’re looking for enthusiastic teachers to join our dynamic and supportive team of professionals in September 2024. Ideally, we like teachers who are open to teaching in key stage 1 or 2.

We are fortunate to be very well resourced including a generous range of Apple technology in every classroom, dedicated music room, music specialist, PE coaches and swimming pool.
We have a history of obtaining outstanding rates of progress for our diverse range of children across the entire curriculum.

You will receive plenty of support in mastering our methods. Our program of professional development ensures we are all focused on our school improvement priorities while also arranging bespoke experiences for the individual.

Our school vision, and our values are integral to the way we work day to day. We work hard together to ensure we are living and learning by our values.

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to meeting the Teachers’ Standards, you are expected to:

• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as defined in the most recent School
Teachers Pay & Conditions Document (STPCD)
• Lead on a whole school area of development, displaying high professional standards
and contribute to improvement initiatives and school development planning as
required
• Discharge other duties as required by the Headteacher within the scope and status of
the post
• Embrace the school’s vision and embody the school’s values: honesty, respect,
resilience and contribute

Teaching and Learning

1. To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
2. To teach the full age range in the school from 3-11 years.
3. To plan and prepare knowledge and vocabulary rich lessons which meet the needs of
the full range of children’s abilities in the class/group
4. To identify clear objectives and expected outcomes for children’s learning, building
upon their prior attainment, and adopt a range of strategies to meet their different
learning styles
5. To promote challenging standards of pupil achievement and set high expectations
for behaviour, establishing positive relationships and a stimulating learning
environment
6. To provide effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that
learning aims/objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained and best
use is made of teaching time
7. To use data effectively to identify pupils who are underachieving and, where
necessary, create and implement effective plans of action to support those pupils and
accelerate their progress
8. To plan and prepare work using appropriate resources to make learning accessible to
all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs and children speaking
English as an Additional Language
9. To identify pupils who have special educational needs and work within the school
SEN policy in order to give positive and targeted support and implement Individual
Education Plans (IEPs)
10. To use teaching strategies which engage pupils and stimulate an enjoyment of
learning
11. To demonstrate effective questioning and responses and promote pupil voice in
lessons
12. To select and make good use of learning resources, including ICT, which enable
objectives to be met
13. To manage resources appropriately in order to enable children to develop skills
necessary for independent learning

We are open to applications from experienced teachers and those who are new to the profession.
Visits to our school are welcome.

Please visit our website to hear what some of our staff have to say about working here:
http://southharringayschools.co.uk/about-us/about-shs/vacancies/

Please contact Rianna Lee for an application pack: rianna@shsharingey.co.uk or on 0208 340 2757.

We reserve the right to make an appointment prior to interview for the right candidate.

South Harringay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare.