Class Teacher

Job Introduction

Sun Hill Junior School is a 1.5 form entry, semi rural school, situated in the beautiful Hampshire countryside and is a sponsored academy and part of Vita Multi Academy Trust.

As a School we are continually working to improve the experiences that we offer our children. Our team are extremely dedicated and invested in delivering the highest quality teaching as well as nurturing the individual. We believe it is crucial that we work together, in partnership, to ensure that our pupils get the very best from their time at Sun Hill Junior School.

Our goal is to open opportunities for our children through an exciting curriculum which we are continually developing, in a safe and supportive environment. We want the children to engage in their learning and continue to be happy and successful learners who are equipped with the skills they need for their futures.

SHJS has an SEMH Resourced Provision Unit (called the Nest) which provides support for pupils from across the setting, The Nest is an integral part of the school.

We are looking to recruit two class teachers, one on a permanent basis and one on a fixed term contract until the end of the current academic year, to start in January 2027. Both positions will work full time hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of an assigned class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• Plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate challenge and high expectations.
• Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety.
• Organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
• Plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
• Maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
• Prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
• Ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
• Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
• Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
• Communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional.
• Meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools

We currently do not use AI tools in our recruitment processes; however, we understand that you may choose to use AI tools to help you with your application.

If you do, please remember:

• AI-generated answers can often be generic and impersonal, which may not accurately reflect your qualifications, skills, and experiences.
• AI-generated applications may lack the personal touch that human-written applications have, this may make you seem less engaged or interested.
• Ensure the information provided genuinely represents your own voice and experience.
• You must not provide false or misleading information.
• If you rely too heavily on AI you might not develop the necessary skills to communicate your experiences and qualifications effectively in interviews or other stages of the hiring process. This may make you come across to the interviewer as a different person to the one that wrote the application form, and you may not be successful in the interview.

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.