Year 6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Year 6 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Wandsworth
May 2025 start date
Full time
MPS

We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative qualified teacher with high expectations to join our friendly team.  This is a temporary maternity cover position but could lead towards a permanent role in the future. 
The post holder is accountable to the Headteacher.
The following job description is current at the date shown, but in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
To perform the duties of a teacher as outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document. The post-holder will be expected to manage all aspects of teaching and learning as set out in the Teachers Standards document.
Responsibilities:
•    To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people. 
•    To ensure that senior staff / designated safeguarding leads are made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which you may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection
•    To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and inclusive curriculum for all pupils.
•    To be an effective and reflective classroom teacher able to demonstrate and share good practice.
•    To provide relevant assessment information to monitor the overall progress and development of all pupils.
•    To encourage pupil’s motivation and enthusiasm, securing positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour and discipline across the school.
•    To contribute to the raising of standards.
•    To have good knowledge of the requirements of the National Curriculum and stay informed of current initiatives.

MAIN SCALE TEACHER

Person Specification

•    Qualified Teacher Status.

•    An understanding of the LA’s Equal Opportunities Policy, and an ability to put this into practice within the Education Service.
•    Appropriate age-related experience and/or specialist subject knowledge.
•    Knowledge of the development and operation of the National Curriculum/Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum.
•    Understanding of the class teacher’s responsibilities for meeting the needs of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
•    Ability to communicate ideas clearly to a variety of groups.
•    Ability to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate pupils’ learning to include accurate record keeping.
•    Ability to provide for a variety of learning styles.
•    Ability to effectively manage and motivate pupils.
•    Ability to work as part of a team, develop positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and carers, and where appropriate outside agencies.
•    Willingness to run an after-school club.

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.
To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.
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