KS1 Lower School Class Teacher – Prep School – Permanent – Richmond – Sept 24
Post Title: KS1 Lower School Class Teacher – KS1 (Year 1 or 2)
Contract Schedule: Monday-Friday, Term-Time
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: MPS3-UPS3 – Outer London (Competitive – subject to experience)
Start Date: September 2024
Location: Richmond, London
We are recruiting an individual to join our dynamic team as a Lower School Class Teacher at our Richmond Preparatory School.
For the particular post, you need to have been teaching for a minimum of 2 years, so this role is not suitable for ECTs.
Key Skills
1. An ability to create a stimulating and safe learning environment
2. Excellent teaching and classroom management skills
3. An ability to plan, prepare and deliver engaging and excellent lessons
4. An ability to assess and record the progress of pupil’s learning to inform next steps and monitor progress
5. Excellent time-management and organisational skills
6. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff and parents
7. Excellent ICT skills.
Qualifications & Experience
The successful candidate will:
8. Qualified to degree level.
9. Achieved QTS
10. At least two years teaching experience
11. Experience in teaching phonics
12. Experience in applying a range of teaching strategies to meet different learning styles
13. Experience in leading school day trips
14. Experience in leading an extra-curricular club
15. Experience with and understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices in a school
Personal Qualities
16. To champion creativity and innovation in lessons.
17. To show care and kindness to all pupils, supporting the development of self-esteem and respect for others in our pupils.
18. To be an excellent and supportive team player with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
19. To show flexibility and an ability to adapt.
20. To have an eagerness to collaborate.
21. To have an excellent work ethic, energetic and enthusiastic to achieve the best for our pupils and school.
22. To take pride in professionalism, including personal presentation and conduct at all times.
23. To work with honesty, integrity and confidentiality.
Apply for this KS1 Lower School Class Teacher role by sending your CV to Sally at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.
The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note this role is not suitable for applicants who do not have the Right to Work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship.