Job Description
Sussex - Primary Class Teacher (SEMH)
Annual Salary: Paid to Scale
Location: Haywards Heath
Job Type: Full-time, Term Time
Transportation: Driver (due to location)
Contract: Permanent
Job Description:
Join a dedicated team at a independent school, a specialist environment committed to the education and welfare of children with special needs. We are seeking a Primary Class Teacher who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting. This is a full-time, on-site role as a Primary Class Teacher. You will be responsible for lesson planning, delivering high-quality education, effectively communicating with students and colleagues, and promoting a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Create a safe, nurturing classroom environment.
* Plan and deliver stimulating lessons for ages 7-11.
* Supervise teaching assistants.
* Provide quality feedback to ensure student progress.
* Develop literacy skills and maintain high behaviour standards.
* Plan lessons with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning.
* Use assessments to monitor progress and set targets.
* Communicate regularly with parents.
* Maintain accurate student data.
* Identify and implement intervention strategies.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Promote high achievement and positive culture.
* Support management in implementing changes.
* Foster excellent behaviour and respectful relationships.
* Undertake professional development and appraisal.
* Enforce classroom expectations and school policies.
* Ensure health and safety compliance.
* Supervise students during breaks and lunchtimes.
* Perform other duties as directed by management.
Experience and Qualifications:
* Qualified teaching status.
* Experience in teaching young people aged between 7 - 11.
* Working with children with special educational needs.
* Experience of organising and running extra-curricular activities (preferred).
* A knowledge and understanding of Steiner Waldorf curriculum and ethos (preferred).
Skills and Knowledge:
* Awareness of NC requirements of Key Stages 1 and 2.
* Highly skilled classroom practitioner, able to deliver a variety of teaching strategies.
* A strong enthusiasm for teaching and learning.
* The ability to support pupils with SEN.
* Excellent lesson planning.
* Effective behaviour management and motivation.
* The ability to work easily with colleagues and to function as part of a team.
* ICT competent.
Personal competencies and qualities:
* Well organised and willingness to organise extra-curricular activities both in and outside of the departments.
* Good interpersonal skills when dealing with pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community.
* An ability to combine rigour and high expectations with personal tact and discretion.
* Understand and respect the importance of diverse cultures and faiths within the school, with a commitment to equal opportunities.
* The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries with young people.
* Eagerness to try out new ideas and initiatives, both within and beyond the curriculum.
Safeguarding:
* Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* Successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
How to apply:
* To apply for this Primary Class Teacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.