Class Teacher - KS2

An excellent opportunity has arisen in Reading for a Class Teacher - KS2, paying between £30k - £40k depending on experience and the hours will be 32.5 hours per week. Please note this is a 12-month maternity contract.

As a Class Teacher - KS2, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promoting high levels of achievement.
• Supporting the creation and implementation of the school improvement plan.
• Organising and managing teaching and learning.
• The development and monitoring of the curriculum provision.
• Supporting the Headteacher in the monitoring of the quality of teaching and children's achievements.
• The pastoral care of children, promoting independence and good behaviour, in accordance with school policies.
• Developing the use of new and emerging technologies and techniques within the classroom
• Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
• Taking account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for English and Mathematics
• Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere and listen attentively.

The successful Class Teacher - KS2 will have the following related skills / experience:

• Degree educated QTS
• Enhanced DBS
• The motivation to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence.
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher.
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning.