Classroom Teacher – St Margaret’s C of E Primary School

Job Description

Classroom Teacher – Main purpose

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co‑ordinated outcomes
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Job Details

• Key Stage 1 or 2 Class Teacher
• Required from 1st September 2026
• Applications welcome from ECT/TMS
• NOR 418 Age Range 4 – 11
• An exciting opportunity has arisen at our school for a permanent full-time Class Teacher. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and caring teacher to join our team.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations of children
• Is committed to self/professional development
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Has well‑developed, effective teaching strategies
• Can be flexible
• Wants to be part of our journey of improvement
• Is supportive of our Christian ethos

We can offer:

• Well‑behaved, enthusiastic children
• The chance to work with a team of dedicated, hardworking staff who are passionate about their work with the children
• An exciting learning environment with wonderful outside learning facilities
• Supportive governors and parents

Telephone: 01293 521077

Closing Date: 12:00 pm Friday 5th June 2026

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