Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

Orpington

Job Type

Contract, Full-Time hours

Orpington Primary Teacher- Salary

£150 - £240 Per day

Location-

Orpington

Benefits

PAYE

Job Description

Primary Teacher- Orpington

The role involves delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences to primary school pupils in accordance with the national curriculum. The primary teacher plans, prepares and delivers engaging lessons that meet the educational and developmental needs of children. The teacher assesses pupils’ progress and provides constructive feedback to support their learning journey. The role requires maintaining a safe and positive classroom environment that promotes respect and inclusivity. The teacher liaises with parents, carers and colleagues to support pupils’ welfare and academic progress. The position demands active participation in school events, staff meetings, and professional development activities to contribute to continuous school improvement.

Job Duties

• Plan, prepare and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum that engage and motivate pupils.
• Assess and monitor pupils’ progress regularly and adapt teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Create and maintain a safe, supportive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with the school’s policies.
• Provide timely and meaningful feedback to pupils to enhance their learning.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and welfare.
• Collaborate with colleagues and participate in school-wide initiatives and professional development.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil attainment, attendance and behaviour.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion within the classroom and school community.

Required Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) recognised within England.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

Education

• Degree in Education or a related subject is highly desirable.

Experience

Primary Teacher- Orpington

• Previous experience of teaching within a primary school setting is preferred.
• Experience in planning and delivering lessons to children aged 5-11.

Knowledge and Skills

Primary Teacher Orpington

• Thorough understanding of the National Curriculum for England and assessment frameworks.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Ability to differentiate teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs.
• Effective communication skills with children, parents and colleagues.
• Competent in using information and communication technology to support teaching and learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialist training or experience in supporting pupils with additional needs or English as an additional language.
• Recent continuous professional development relevant to primary education.

Working Conditions

• The role is based within a primary school environment in Greater London, Greenwich.
• Full-time contract with standard school hours, including some participation in after-school activities or meetings as required.
• Occasional requirement to attend events or training outside of usual school hours.
• The position requires standing for extended periods and engaging actively with pupils throughout the school day.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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