Class Teacher - Reception / KS1 part time (0.4)

Job Introduction

The Role

For September 2025, an opportunity has arisen to join the team at Castle Primary School as a part time class teacher (0.4).

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated class teacher. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher with the ability to inspire and motivate our pupils
• Has high expectations of and for all
• Is able to work collaboratively with children, parents and colleagues, fostering positive relationships with all
• Secure knowledge of the primary curriculum, including the teaching of phonics
• Is a reflective practitioner

In return, we can offer:

• Happy and friendly children who are keen to learn
• A supportive and motivated team
• The opportunity to contribute to the development of the school
• A tailored CPD programme, structured around personal professional ambitions as well as whole school development needs
• Weekly PPA time alongside your Year group colleague
• A large, impressive site

Castle Primary School – Job Description

Post Title:   Class Teacher (KS1 / Early Years).

Responsible to:   Team leader, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher

Core Purpose:   To secure high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils through high quality teaching and effective use of resources.

 To teach in accordance with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, Part XII – “Conditions of Employment of Teachers other than Headteachers.”

 Job Specification 

 Standards for Teaching

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
2. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
3. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
4. Plan and teach well-structured lessons
5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
6. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
7. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
8. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

 Personal & Professional Conduct

1.   Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

·       treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position 

·       having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions 

·       showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others 

·       not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs 

·       ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.

1. Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

3.   Have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities. 

 (All the above are part of Teacher’s Professional Standards from September 2012)

 Person Specification

Essential

• Degree
• QTS
• A consistent exemplar of good to outstanding classroom practice
• Commitment to high academic and behavioural standards
• Thorough and clear knowledge of the national curriculum and EYFS.
• Ability to articulate characteristics of effective primary practice
• Proven ability to analyse data to target teaching
• Ability to analyse, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to support others
• Self-motivated and able to motivate others
• Commitment to teamwork and encouraging others 
• Commitment to own professional development
• Shows an understanding of recent developments in thinking and learning
• Can explain ideas with clarity, energy and conviction
• Ability to tackle difficult issues tactfully for positive resolution
• Shows initiative

To be reviewed annually, though it may be amended earlier in consultation with you.

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.