Year 6 Teacher

Job Description

Are you looking for a new teaching role in a school where you can make a difference?

Are you skilled in motivating learners, closing gaps and ensuring every child reaches their potential?

Do you thrive in a classroom where high expectations, challenge and support go hand in hand?

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality teaching in upper Key Stage 2?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

At Northlands, we are an ambitious schoool who place children at the heart of everything we do. This was recognised in our 'Good' and 'Outstanding' judgements in our Ofsted report in July 2024. Our favourite comment from the report was that, 'Pupils love their school.'

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Class Teacher to join our Year 6 team.This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning and has a strong understanding of how to ensure children exceed their potential.

We are looking for an experienced, committed teacher who will:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that support excellent pupil outcomes.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and target next steps
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to our warm, inclusive and forward-thinking school community.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of primary pedagogy.
• Has a proven interest or specialism
• Is passionate about nurturing curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Has strong organisational and communication skills.
• Is a team player with high expectations for all pupils.
• Is committed to inclusive practice and safeguarding.

We Can Offer:

• Friendly, motivated pupils who love to learn.
• A family of supportive and collaborative staff who come to work to 'be the difference' to our community.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth.
• A well-resourced school withplanning permission for a dedicated science teaching space.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing (staff have access to Employee Assistance Programme) and work-life balance.
• Generous PPA (5 hours) and non-contact subject leadership time

If you are reading this and thinking 'that sounds like me', then please contact us now. Visits and tours of our wonderful school are encouraged.

Information about the School

Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.

Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.