Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications:

- Degree or equivalent

- Dfe recognised Qualified Teacher Status

- Enhanced DBS check

Teaching experience:

- Experience of working in Key Stage 1 and or 2

- Experience of planning and delivering fun, engaging and challenging lessons

- Experience of working successfully with pupils with Special Educational Needs

Experience Managing own or others performance:

- A reflective practitioner who sets high expectations ofthemselves

- Experience of working successfully with teaching assistantsand/or other support staff

Knowledge:

- Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum

- An understanding of recent curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching

- Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN

- Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues

Skills/Abilities:

- Sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to class teaching, able to demonstrate effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning

- Able to use assessments of pupils’ learning to inform future planning

- Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues

- Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies to reinforce good learning behaviours

Philosophy, beliefs, values:

- A belief in restorative justice

- Demonstrates a passion for closing the gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds

Personal Qualities:

- Has excellent inter-personal skills

- Has a growth mindset and is constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be

- Can work as part of a supportive team

- Has a (good) sense of humour

- Is approachable

- Can seek support and advice when needed

- Able to manage own workload effectively

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the opportunity to work with a committed, supportive and hard-working team; a newly developed, spacious learning environment; and delightful children who are keen to learn.

Our school serves a wide community of all faiths, including none, and so encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Please watch our school video to get a flavour of life at St. George’s.

Further details about the role

We are looking for an inspiring, dedicated and reflective class teacher to join our warm, vibrant school community. Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

St George’s was graded Good by Ofsted (January 2022), and as part of the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education Multi-Academy Trust, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and a culture that supports every teacher to grow and flourish.

We are proud of our well-sequenced curriculum and strong bank of high-quality resources, which significantly reduce planning time and support teachers to deliver engaging, ambitious learning experiences.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Holds high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve and thrive
• Brings creativity, joy and challenge to the classroom
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to continually developing their practice

We can offer:

• A caring, committed and collaborative staff team
• A spacious, recently developed learning environment designed to inspire
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning
• Strong curriculum resources and clear planning structures to support workload
• A diverse community of families from all faiths and none, where everyone is welcome

We strongly recommend arranging a visit—we would be delighted to show you what makes St George’s such a special place to work. To book a tour with the Head Teacher, Mr Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.

Commitment to safeguarding

St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.