Primary Class Teacher

Our dedicated team provides a supportive network both onsite as well as support across the Federation to ensure all our staff feel encouraged to do their best. You will be part of a community of dedicated, friendly staff standing by and upholding its mission in creating and maintaining a supportive and thriving learning environment.,

• Have regard to the curriculum for the school, and with a view to promoting the development of the abilities and aptitudes of the pupils in any class or group assigned


• Plan and prepare courses and lessons


• Teach, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to you


• Set and mark work to be carried out by the pupil in the Academy and elsewhere


• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils


• Disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children


• Be committed to on-going professional development


• Contribute to the wider life of the academy


• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
  
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• Successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum


• Good understanding of current theory and best practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress of children of primary age


• Good subject knowledge of core National Curriculum


• Good understanding of child development and progression and how this impacts on planning


• Understanding of effective strategies for managing behaviour within the classroom and in accordance with the school's policy


• An understanding of equal opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, Be innovative, highly motivated and eager


• Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of a team


Commitment to safeguarding

Harris Garrard Academy is a new school with drive and ambition. Located in the wider South Thamesmead area, we cater to a vastly vibrant 3-19 aged student community. Accessible by fantastic rail and bus transport links and very soon to be on the opening leg of the Elizabeth Line, the academy's stunning working environment is within a purpose-built school designed by Norman Foster and nominated for the Stirling Prize for architecture in 2004.

We also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

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