What skills and experience we're looking for
• Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Evidence, or intention to undertake, further professional development
• Excellent classroom practitioner or potential to become an outstanding teacher
• Ability / willingness to work in other key stages in the future.
• Able to articulate, and demonstrate, the characteristic features of an effective teacher.
• Good understanding of how assessment is used.
• Clear understanding of effective techniques and policies for behaviour management
• An understanding of how safeguarding children works in practise
• Clear idea of how to manage teaching assistants
• The ability, proven or potential, to manage a subject and teachers
• Participate in the full life of the school, being involved and committed to the delivery of extra-curricular activities
• Good knowledge of the Curriculum guidance for Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum and the Agreed Syllabus for RE.
• A secure understanding of age-related expectations and experience of key stage 1 & 2 statutory tests
• Understand and know how national, local comparative and school data, including National Curriculum test data can be used in professional and school development
• Good knowledge and understanding of the ability to plan effectively for differentiated tasks and activities
• Good knowledge and understanding of assessment for Learning strategies
• Good knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning styles and being creative in delivery
• promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and moral;
• develop good relationships within a team;
• establish and develop good professional relationships with parents, governors and the community;
• communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences;
• create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment;
• use ICT effectively and creatively to enhance learning
• Self-motivated and shows initiative.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Shows a high level of enthusiasm, commitment and determination.
• Is flexible and listens
• Is prepared to seek advice and support.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Is approachable, caring and empathetic
• Must be willing to undertake training as required
• Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information.
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.
What the school offers its staff
Why Pear Tree Community Junior School?
• A supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and growth
• A commitment to staff well-being and work-life balance
• Access to resources and support to enhance teaching practices
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our students
As highlighted in our most recent OFSTED report, "leaders have created a culture where pupils are deeply cared for," demonstrating our unwavering dedication to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey.
Join us in our mission to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation. Together, let's create a learning environment where every child can flourish and reach their full potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Transform Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures and pre-employment background checks, including satisfactory references, medical, Enhanced DBS with children’s barred list clearance, online and social media checks and completion of relevant safeguarding training including Safeguarding Children in Education All school roles are classed as regulated activity and as such, it is an offence to apply to for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children