KS1 Teacher

Position: KS1 Teacher
Location: Wimbledon, London
Start Date: January 2025 (or sooner)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

An Ofsted-rated GOOD primary school in the heart of Wimbledon is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teacher to join their vibrant and supportive teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher or a newly qualified teacher (NQT) to contribute to a thriving school community with a strong commitment to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that cater to the individual needs of all pupils.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback and support to ensure each child reaches their full potential.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and carers to create a positive and supportive school environment.
• Implement the school's policies and procedures, including those related to behaviour management, safeguarding, and inclusion.
• Contribute to the wider school community through participation in events, extracurricular activities, and school projects.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Experience teaching within the KS1 framework, with a strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• A proven track record of raising attainment and providing high-quality teaching and learning.
• Strong classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and parents.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to engage in reflective practice.
• A passion for education and a desire to inspire a love of learning in young children.

Desirable:

• Experience in using creative and innovative teaching strategies to engage pupils.
• Familiarity with the use of assessment tools and data to inform teaching practice.
• Experience in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) or English as an additional language (EAL).

Why Join Our School?

• A welcoming and inclusive school community with a supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A well-resourced school with access to the latest technology and teaching aids.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with initiatives in place to support work-life balance.
• The chance to work in a beautiful and culturally rich area of Wimbledon, with excellent transport links.

For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV, highlighting your relevant work experience, contact details and a covering letter indicating why you should be considered along with your availability to interview.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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