Primary Teacher, Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education are looking to increase their supply bank staff for Key Stage 1 (KS1) teachers in the Chester Area.

At New Directions Education, we are committed to supplying high quality teaching staff to our client schools therefore we are seeking passionate, hard-working and reliable KS1 teachers to work in their local schools.

Due to the varied nature of supply, all successful candidates will need to have the ability to adapt their teaching approach to the different settings in which they work. A flexible approach and a minimum of two days a week availability is essential.

New Directions Education understands the challenges of supply work and is committed to offering you free continuous professional development during the school holidays. We will also assign you your own experienced recruitment consultant who will find you either short term or long term positions to suit your individual requirements.

Newly Qualified Teachers are encouraged to supply.

Job Specification

Your role as a Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary Teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.

As a Primary School Key Stage 1 Teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Teach all areas of the school curriculum 
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.