Teacher

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Whitehills Primary School · Northampton · West Northamptonshire

Job description

Degree or equivalent
Teacher status
Experience of working in a primary school
Knowledge of and compliance with school procedures and policies, including child protection and safeguarding protocol
Strong and consistent behaviour management that aligns with the school’s Therapeutic Thinking approach
Have experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships
Ability to use formative and summative assessment effectively
A desire to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school
Ability to plan and effectively resource engaging lessons to support all learners
Ability to adapt provided schemes to meet the need of all learners
Committed and motivated
Have high expectations of all pupils, understanding their needs and using and evaluating distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them
Willingness to assist and participate in the wider aspects of school life
Child centred, warm and caring approach
Good communication skills with both adults and children
Flexibility and resourcefulness
Ability to work in a team as well as independently using initiative
Shows good interpersonal skills
Enjoys learning
Has good time management and organisational skills
Ability to show a committed, professional and loyal attitude to the school, openly modelling its aims and values
Ability to meet deadlines
Flexibility
Good sense of humour

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About this school

Whitehills Primary School

Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated

Pupils: 417
Avg teacher salary: £43,661
Pupil:teacher ratio: 22.4:1

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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