Recruitment Open Day Monday 7 th April 2025 & Monday 14 th April 2025 at 9.30am We strongly recommend that you visit the school to look around and meet our fabulous staff Class teacher – Rookery School, Handsworth, Birmingham B21 9PY Salary: Dependent on experience (Experienced and ECT teachers welcome to apply) Contract type: Full-time Start Date: September 2025 Are you passionate about empowering children to be successful in their life beyond school? Do you want to work in a school that is at the very heart of a vibrant, supportive community? Do you want to work with motivated children who demonstrate our core values Responsibility, Resilience and Respect. If the answer to these questions is yes - you could be the teacher we are looking for. Rookery is a truly multicultural and successful, ‘good’ school in inner city Birmingham. We are dedicated to ensuring our children flourish in a learning environment designed to identify each child’s unique gifts and talents, so enabling them to fulfil their potential in the world of the future. Staff well-being is important to us with a range of measures in place; including PPA taken at home. Rookery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. Please email enquiryrookeryschool.co.uk if you would like to attend. Job description: primary classroom teacher Rookery School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Job details Salary: According to experience Hours: Directed hours Contract type: Permanent Reporting to: Phase Leader Main purpose The teacher will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards Duties and responsibilities Teaching Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests Whole-school organisation, strategy and development Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach Health, safety and discipline Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Professional development Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others Communication Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Personal and professional conduct Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities Management of staff and resources (if appropriate) Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them, and where appropriate, other teachers Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff Deploy resources delegated to them The teacher will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people, and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager. Person specification criteria qualities Qualifications and experience Qualified teacher status Degree Successful primary teaching experience or successful student placements Skills and knowledge Knowledge of the National Curriculum Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies A good understanding of how children learn Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Personal qualities A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school High expectations for children’s attainment and progress Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder. 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