Teacher

The posting

Job Purpose ​ To have responsibility for teaching an assigned class and to be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of a class and the safety and welfare of the pupils as appropriate. Duties include helping deliver the highest standard of education to the students, supporting teachers and staff, and ensuring an overall safe and successful school environment.

Year 3 class teacher position, on our Somers Park site.

The post is for a fixed term/maternity cover teaching post (until January 2028, or when the maternity leave finishes).

Full-time

Salary: MPS 1- MPS 6

This post is suitable for ECTs.

Key Responsibilities​

• To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school. ​

• To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers Standards and the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document or such other revised document/s as identified by the Department for Education. ​

• To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Headteacher. ​

• To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher​

• To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to locally agreed conditions of employment to the extent that they are incorporated in the post holder’s individual contract of employment. ​

• To create and manage a caring, supportive and purposeful classroom environment. ​

• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework and the school‛s schemes of work, ensuring teaching is of the highest standard.​

• To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.​

• To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities. ​

• To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning.​

• To mark attendance registers, ensuring absence and lateness are accounted for, communicating with the school office staff when they are not.​

• To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping, and reporting of pupils’ progress. ​

• To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils. ​

• To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education - academic, social, and emotional. ​

• To work co-operatively as part of a phase team, including planning work and supervising support staff and parent helpers. ​

• To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required. ​

• To actively extend my own professional learning using collaborative study, attendance at INSET, and reading to keep abreast of new developments. ​

• To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum. ​

• To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals, and parents.​

• To maintain a stimulating, organised, interactive, and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential. ​

• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision​.

• To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team. ​

• To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery, and other teaching materials related to their teaching, ensuring that appropriate Health and Safety Regulations are observed.​

• To actively and positively participate in performance management reviews. ​

• Promote the safety and well-being of pupils. ​

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils in line with the school‛s Behaviour Policy. ​ Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage staff and pupils to follow this example. ​

• At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are followed. ​

• To carry out any other duty which is deemed reasonable by the Headteacher​

• Where relevant the post holder is responsible for the supervision of the work of a teaching assistant. ​

• The role may include additional duties appropriate to the level of the post, as reasonably requested by the Headteacher. The job description may be reviewed and amended following consultation.

• All duties must be carried out in line with the School’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Conduct, promoting equality, dignity, and respect for all. Person Specification ​Key Criteria in addition to the statements in the advert. Assessment, shortlisting & final selection will be assessed initially through candidates' application forms and information. Shortlisted candidates will be further assessed through references and interview activities ​ Experience​ Essential​ Desirable​ Experience of teaching in different settings​ ✓​ Experience of leading TAs​ ​ ✓​ Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging​ ​ ✓​ Experience of having been involved in a whole school initiative​ ​ ✓​ Experience of playing a role in implementing a School Improvement Plan​ ​ ✓​ Experience of teaching across the primary age ranges​ ​ ✓​ Education and qualifications ​ Degree Level Qualification ​ ​ ✓​ Qualified Teacher Status ​ ✓​ ​ Evidence of continuing and recent professional development relevant to the post​ ​ ✓​ Skills and Attributes​ Essential​ Desirable​ Ability to teach mixed ability groups. ​ ​ ✓​ Supporting and promoting the policies, practices and ethos of the school and trust​ ​ ✓​ Knowledge and confidence in using IT for teaching and management purposes ​ ​ ✓​ Good understanding and use of observation, assessment and planning including AfL, target setting and tracking ​ ​ ✓​ Ability to employ appropriate teaching strategies to address a range of learning styles ​ ​ ✓​ Ability to create an exciting, stimulating and interactive learning environment inside and outdoors​ ✓​ ​ Understanding of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals and promoting positive behaviour​ ✓​ ​ Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise ​ ​ ✓​ Excellent interpersonal skills ​ ​ ✓​ Skills and Attributes​ Essential​ Desirable​ Have a passion for learning and for enabling pupils to develop as enthusiastic learners ​ ​ ✓​ Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children ​ ​ ✓​ Experience of delivering support or training to colleagues in school ​ ​ ✓​ Experience of working with children with SEND​ ​ ✓​ Ability to use comparative information about attainment​ ✓​ ​ Experience of leading a subject across school​ ​ ✓​ Experience of working in other key stages. ​ ​ ✓​ Experience of promoting highly effective communications within and between teams and other stakeholders in the school community​ ​ ✓​ Experience of working with Read Write Inc.​ ​ ✓​ Up to date ICT knowledge and skills.​ ​ ✓​ Skills and Attributes​ Essential​ Desirable​ Understanding of data analysis and the important impact this can have on achievement and attainment. ​ ​ ​ ✓​ Good understanding of the importance of culture and ethos and how this impacts on morale, high expectation and high standards. ​ ​ ✓​ ​ Good understanding of the role of parents and the community in school improvement and how this can be practised and developed​ ​ ​✓​ Personal Qualities​ ​ ​ Ability to make positive and professional relationships with all members of the school community including parents and governors​ ​ ✓​ ​ Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to high expectations ​ ​ ✓​ ​ A friendly and approachable style, while maintaining professional boundaries ​ ​ ✓​ ​ Excellent organisation skills but the ability to be adaptable and flexible ​ ​ ✓​ ​ Personal Qualities​ Essential​ Desirable​ Ability to be calm and resilient when under pressure ​ ​ ✓​ ​ Excellent time-keeping ​ ​ ✓​ Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences​ ​ ✓​ ​ Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment​ ​ ✓​ ​ Boundless enthusiasm, determination and drive to inspire others to achieve high standards​ ​ ✓​ An appetite and stamina for challenging work​ ​ ✓​ ​ A solution focused mindset and determined ‘no excuses’ approach to raising standards​ ​ ✓​ A lively, creative and good humoured approach to all aspects of teaching, management and leadership.​ ​ ✓​ Personal Qualities​ Essential​ Desirable​ Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children​ ​ ✓​ ​ Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.​ ​ ✓​ ​ Safer Recruitment Mercian Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people eand expects all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the children’s workforce and a Children’s Barred List check This post requires the ability to perform a role that involves frequent contact with children This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 Why Choose MET? Mercian Educational Trust is a connected family of schools, united by collaboration, professional trust, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. Our approach is built around three core beliefs: Working together, Working to grow, and Working well. Working together means strong professional networks across our schools, combined with genuine autonomy that enables staff to shape practice in response to their pupils and context. Working to grow reflects our commitment to development for everyone at every stage with clear career pathways, high-quality CPD, and opportunities to progress across the trust. Working well ensures that wellbeing and workload sustainability are embedded in how we operate, with systems, expectations, and support designed to help staff thrive in their roles. Across all three, our aim is simple: to create an environment where colleagues are supported to thrive, empowered in their work, and prepared for long-term success. For more information about working with us, please visit our careers page. For further details about the individual school, please visit the school’s careers page.