Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Main responsibilities:

• To ensure a high quality of teaching, an effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement and attainment for all pupils and at all times to meet the National Professional Standards for Teachers.
• To plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and, in collaboration with the Deputy Head - Inclusion, prepare, implement, monitor and review Education and Health Care plans or other provision.
• To use well informed planning to deliver a range of effective teaching strategies that keep pupils engaged through creative, challenging and engaging learning activities, incorporating differentiation, effective questioning, lively presentation and good use of resources.
• To set high expectations for pupil behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline which pupils respect and to act to pre-empt and deal with inappropriate behaviour in the context of the school’s Behaviour Management and Anti-Bullying Policies.
• To know, contribute to and implement relevant aspects of the Tweeddale Development Plan.
• To manage the leadership of a curriculum area (not applicable to ECTs), to ensure the effective delivery, provision, progression and assessment of the subject and to monitor the standards of teaching and learning throughout the school in order to raise standards in the subject (see separate Job Description).

You will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent and relevant experience at primary level, including placements for ECTs
• The philosophy underpinning an inclusive approach to teaching children with SEN
• A variety of assessment for learning methods and their purposes
• Set high standards for all aspects of teaching and learning
• Establish good relationships with pupils, parents and staff

What the school offers its staff

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
• An Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym Discounts
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Further details about the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic class teacher to join our friendly and supportive teachingteam. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, please telephone the school office on 020 8644 5665 to make an appointment.

Tweeddale is a thriving, well-resourced 2 form entry school, with a purpose-built wing for our Nursery and Reception classes. We achieved an Ofsted judgement of ‘Good’ in our July 2024 inspection. At Tweeddale, we ASPIRE:

• Ambitious children who want to achieve
• Safe children who demonstrate self-control
• Positive children who persevere
• An inclusive school that will inspire everybody
• Respectful children who will become responsible adults
• Enthusiastic children who are always engaged

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday 17th June at 11:59pm. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.