New Directions Education are currently recruiting for a Year 1 Class Teacher to join an Outstanding-rated primary school in Widnes. This full-time, long-term position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a school known for its high standards and commitment to closing the attainment gap. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply and will receive excellent mentoring and support.
The School:
• An Outstanding school recognised for its strong leadership, excellent teaching, and inclusive ethos.
• Serves a community with high levels of pupil premium, focusing on raising achievement and providing targeted support to disadvantaged learners.
• Maintains a calm, well-structured environment with high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Committed to staff development and offers ongoing professional development opportunities.
The Role:
• Delivering high-quality teaching across the Year 1 curriculum, with a particular focus on early literacy and phonics.
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that motivate and challenge pupils from diverse backgrounds.
• Promoting a nurturing classroom atmosphere that supports pupil wellbeing and confidence.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain the school’s outstanding standards and contribute to whole-school improvement.
The Ideal Candidate:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has experience teaching in Key Stage 1.
• Has proven experience delivering Read Write Inc. phonics or a similar systematic phonics programme.
• Passionate about working with disadvantaged pupils and committed to closing the attainment gap.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills and high expectations for behaviour and learning.
• Able to provide school-based references from within the last 5 years.
• Willing to undertake an enhanced DBS background check.
If you are a motivated and skilled teacher looking to make a real difference in an outstanding school with a strong commitment to pupil progress, we would love to hear from you.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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