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The successful candidate will work closely with colleagues to ensure pupils continue to make excellent academic and personal progress throughout the maternity cover period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Responsibilities \u2013 Teaching &amp; Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess, monitor and record pupil progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote positive behaviour and high expectations within the classroom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and senior leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate fully in school life, meetings and professional development opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Person Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience teaching within a UK primary school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong classroom and behaviour management skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve their full potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two satisfactory professional references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants&nbsp;<strong>must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with relevant classroom experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What New Directions Education Ltd Offers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dedicated education consultant support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive weekly pay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term teaching opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing support throughout your placement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to professional development opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommend a friend and receive\u00a0<strong>\u00a3150<\/strong>\u00a0once they complete 10 days of work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Referral bonuses available to both new and existing candidates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An excellent reputation within education recruitment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Primary Teacher (Maternity Cover) School Type Mainstream Primary School Age Range of Pupils 5 to 11 years Location Stechford, Birmingham Contract Type Please only apply if you are seeking full-time work. 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