What skills and experience we're looking for The Ideal Candidate Will: • Be an excellent and caring classroom practitioner. • Have recent experience in teaching • Have high expectations for what pupils can achieve. • Inspire and nurture pupils to achieve their full potential. • Plan engaging, inclusive, and carefully sequenced lessons. • Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills. • Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues. • Be well-organised and reflective, with a commitment to professional development. • Support the school’s ethos and vision wholeheartedly. What the school offers its staff What We Offer: • A warm, family-like atmosphere with a strong sense of community. • Motivated, respectful pupils who are eager to learn. • A supportive and dedicated team prioritising pupil and staff well-being. • Opportunities to contribute to subject co-ordination and whole-school improvement. • Private Nursery on site • Good facilities including large hall, designated outdoor area, astro turf pitch and sensory room Further details about the role The ability to teach KS2 would be advantageous Commitment to safeguarding Alston Moor Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks which will include an enhanced DBS check, along with two satisfactory references.