Primary Teacher

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Look no further Career Teachers Derby are working with fantastic primary schools within who are seeking, experienced, passionate, and committed teachers to join their team.

We have fantastic opportunities starting immediately to work within our schools that we support. This is the ideal opportunity if you are looking for a teaching position that can make excellent use of new teaching methods and developments in the curriculum. Using various exciting and engaging teaching aids, you will pay attention to each pupil's progress and evaluate their learning abilities.

As a Primary Teacher you will have:

• Sound knowledge of a variety of teaching methods and the ability to design lessons.
• The ability to communicate with and inspire children of all abilities.
• The ability to hold a child's interest and encourage them to be excited about learning.
• A dedicated interest in child learning.
• A dedication to creating the best conditions and environment for learning.
• The ability to work well with others.
• A flexible and open to change attitude.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• A positive outlook and ability to inspire positively in others.

As a Primary Teacher you will:

• Plan appropriate and effective lessons ensuring all pupils are learning to the best of their ability. Engaging pupils throughout each class period encouraging them to listen, answer questions and complete set tasks or group work.
• Plan your lessons to meet the national guidance set out by the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments to the national teaching curriculum.
• Work with colleagues to plan and coordinate lessons.
• Set up the classroom, organising visual displays and resources.
• Using a mix of resources to enhance pupil's study, motivation, and exploration of the lesson topic.
• Teach whole-class lessons, work with small groups and run practical activities using various learning and teaching strategies appropriate for pupils, lesson topic and objectives.
• Direct the work of learning support and Teaching Assistants.
• Provide a safe and healthy environment following safeguarding procedures.
• Attend meetings, parent's evenings, and teacher training programmes.
• Organise school trips, after school clubs, school social activities and sports events.
• Take responsibility for the academic progress of each pupil.
• Consciously set expectations for pupil's discipline and behaviour in the classroom and around the school.
• Challenge and rectify inappropriate behaviour following the school's behaviour policy.
• Create a classroom environment where pupils can work together to achieve their learning goals.
• Encourage pupils to research topics themselves, helping and supporting individual pupils as required.
• Setting assignments, projects, and tests, carrying out continuous assessment, marking pupil's work and writing reports
• Carry out administrative work, including keeping a register of pupils, updating records, and writing reports.
• Set and mark homework recording completion and individual pupil progress.
• Participate in training and development sessions at the school, partner schools or other training organisations.
• Liaise with parents, senior leaders and external bodies concerning progress, behaviour, child protection and health.

Qualifications/Licences/Certifications

• 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A to C), or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science
• An Undergraduate Education Degree or a degree in any subject and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE - Scotland)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Previous in-school teaching experience.
• Fluent level of English, both spoken and written.

This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in children's primary education. Your commitment to teaching and developing pupil learning ability will make you an ideal fit for this role. Apply today and stand out for all the traits that make you a great fit.