Primary Teacher – Year 1

Role Description – Primary Teacher – Year 1

Our partner school is looking for a creative, passionate and driven Primary Teacher to join them from September 2024 in Hillingdon, West London. Both ECTs and Qualified Teachers encouraged to apply!

Joining this team will mean joining a school with a new Headteacher also commencing from September 2024, who has worked within the trust for many years already. With plans to continue developing the school culture, ethos and success, the new head brings fresh ideas, excitement and energy to the role this year and is looking forward to supporting staff on this journey with her.

This good sized 2-form entry Church of England school boasts a diverse, full intake of pupils, an experienced Teaching team of passionate educators. Teaching Year 1, you will have a partner teaching to support with planning and work with to ensure your year group is learning to their highest capabilities. The trust provide a high quality, creative and challenging education within a secure, caring and happy environment, where every child experiences a sense of enjoyment and is encouraged to achieve their full potential through a love of learning.

The Headteacher will be arranging phone interviews late August with in-person meetings to be scheduled when schools return on 2nd September. Please get in touch today if this sounds like the role and school for you.

You will be responsible for:

• teaching all subjects across the primary curriculum, including Phonics
• developing lesson plans (with your form group partner teacher)
• marking/assessment
• upholding behaviour policy throughout the school
• maintaining positive communication with colleagues, students, and parents
• being a contributing member of the school community
• a Class of 27-30 pupils of varying abilities
• both KS1 classes have a dedicated Teaching Assistant in class and 1:1 Learning Support Assistants to support their SEND pupils

Qualifications

• PGCE Teaching Qualifications and/or QTS
• Experience in creating and implementing curriculum development for
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues, students, and parents
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience in working with diverse populations is a plus
• Interest in and knowledge of current educational practices and trends

Here is a testimonial from another Primary Teacher I supported last academic year:

*“Kim is incredibly approachable and really loves her job and her candidates. She was able to find me a perfect fit and completed all the necessary paperwork and helped me every step of the way – all within a few weeks! I would highly recommend Kim as she’s so personable, fun, lively and finally, hardworking!”* Kelly, Primary Teacher

If this Primary Teacher position interests you, please send over your most up to date CV for consideration. Please note, only candidates who adhere to the above qualifications will be contacted.