Job Description

Are you seeking a Year 1 Teacher position for 2024?

Perhaps you're a supply teacher seeking greater job security?

Apply now for further details on this long-term contract!

A mixed gender public primary school for ages 4-11 is seeking a year 1 teacher for a maternity cover position. The school is located just off the M23 in Crawley and is just over half a mile from the train station which has excellent connections to Brighton, Horsham and London. This school is rated 'good' by Ofsted who praised the leadership team for inspiring staff to share their ambitious vision. The general atmosphere around the school is great with one parent having said "There has never been a day when they her children are not looking forward to going to school".

In the role you can benefit from:

A competitive daily rate
Inspiring and influencing our next generation
Great training and development opportunities
Flexible shift pattern which you can select
Access to on-site leisure facilities
On-going career support from your dedicated consultant

Your responsibilities will include:

Preparing lessons in line with the curriculum
Adaptability to ensure students are challenged depending of their varying needs
Using a Teaching Assistant effectively
Preparing and explaining homework exercises that will further expand the topic knowledge
Marking and providing clear and concise feedback on completed work in a timely fashion
Effective management of classroom behaviour and keeping a positive learning atmosphere
Ensuring and assessing the safety and safeguarding of children

Key requirements for the position include:

DBS - In date, with no reprimands which prohibit working with children
Relevant qualifications - a degree along with relevant teaching qualifications (ie PGCE)
QTS is desirable - NQT applications are warmly welcomed
Experience of teaching key stage 1 is essential
Strong commitment and a positive attitude to the role and objectives