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Position: Year 6 Teacher
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: April 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About Us:
We are working with an ambitious and forward-thinking primary school in the heart of Rushden, dedicated to providing a stimulating and nurturing learning environment for our pupils. They aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning, helping children to build the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to thrive in the future. They are looking for a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Year 6 Teacher to join their dedicated team and support our pupils through the important transition to secondary school.
The Role:
As a Year 6 Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality lessons that engage and challenge students. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact during this key stage, helping children prepare for their SATs and beyond. You will work in close collaboration with a supportive team of staff and leadership, ensuring that every pupil reaches their full potential and that their emotional and academic needs are met.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons that align with the Year 6 curriculum and meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Foster an inspiring and positive classroom atmosphere to promote effective learning.
- Prepare students for their SATs assessments, offering support and guidance in a variety of subjects.
- Assess and track students' progress regularly, providing constructive feedback to pupils and parents.
- Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to support whole-school initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with pupils, providing encouragement and support.
- Contribute to extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
- Proven experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally with a focus on Year 6.
- Strong understanding of the Year 6 curriculum and SATs preparation.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to engage and inspire pupils.
- A passion for helping children succeed both academically and personally.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
