Primary Teacher, Chester

Job Description

New Directions Education are looking for an experienced year 5/6 primary teacher to cover a full time position starting in September 2020 and continuing for the rest of the academic year.

This school is located on the outskirts of Chester and have excellent resources and facilities. They are wanting to interview suitable applicants and perhaps place them for a trial day to make sure a suitable match has been found.

If you are able to teach within a year 5/6  classroom confidently and can also utilise  outdoor classroom workshops effectively then this could be an ideal role for yourself. Part of this position will entail being good at planning and delegating tasks for support staff within the classroom so good team work skills and communication is important.

Due to the nature of this booking being longer term, you would be required to undertake additional duties such as Parents Evening when required.

 It is important to note that you will also be given time set aside for Planning, Preparing and Assessing (PPA).

If you are passionate about teaching and have the availability for this role then please don’t hesitate to apply. Newly qualified teachers are also encouraged to get in touch.

Job Specification

Job Specification

Your role as a Key Stage 2 (KS2) 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 2 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.