Experienced Nursery Class Teacher - Wandsworth

Experienced Nursery Class Teacher – QTS – Wandsworth – January 2025

Role: Experienced Nursery Class Teacher

Contract: Permanent – full-time

Start Date: January 2025

Pay Scale: MPS1-MPS6 (Inner London)

Location: Wandsworth, SW London

At Clarus Education, we are seeking a highly creative and inspirational teacher who is passionate about Early Years provision and is committed to supporting the learning and development of children within early years.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates outstanding, inclusive classroom practice, has a deep understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and beyond, has high expectations and a commitment to providing the best possible education for all and is a reflective practitioner who loves learning.

Professional Qualifications and Training

Qualified Teacher status

Recent relevant in-service training in current educational practice

Commitment to further professional development

Experience

A demonstrable and proven track record of solid good to outstanding teaching, resulting in raised standards and accelerated progress for pupils

An understanding and ability to plan effectively, set realistic and challenging targets and be able to assess and review learners’ progress

Experience of working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and with children with a variety of learning needs

Experience of effective leadership of a curriculum area

A willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Other interests / expertise that would benefit learners and the school

Knowledge, skills and abilities

The ability to secure high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour for all pupils

The ability to plan and deliver creative, cross-curricular lessons to engage all levels of ability and need

The ability to use formative and summative assessment to inform teaching and planning

A good, up-to-date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies

The ability to use ICT knowledge and skills in the learning environment

The ability to plan, organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

The ability to monitor, evaluate and analyse class data

A high level of written and oral communication skills

The ability to contribute to the professional development of colleagues, including sharing effective practice

The ability to manage / supervise support staff

The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with staff, governors, parents and the wider community

The ability to contribute to and support the development of a subject area

Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety, SEND, Child Protection and Safeguarding

An ability to teach across the primary age range (ages 3-11)

Personal Characteristics

Approachable

Committed

Enthusiastic

Able to motivate self and others

Calm under pressure

Well-organised

Essentials for a shortlisted Primary Class Teacher:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in a school within the UK – this include teacher training placements for ECTs
• Be happy to accept an Inner London, MPS1-MPS6 salary in line with experience
• Be confident, positive and affable individual
• Passionate about supporting the learning and development of primary aged children
• Be available to commit to a full-time, permanent role from January 2025
• Have an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS or be willing to process one
• Provide 2 references from previous/current employers

If you are interested in this Experienced Nursery Class Teacher opportunity, tours & interviews can be arranged ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful Teacher of English will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

To apply for this Experienced Nursery Class Teacher opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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