Class teacher

What skills and experience we’re looking for

We require someone to join our team to teach in Key Stage One Team (Year
2) from March 2026 until the end of the academic year, covering a maternity leave.

• An experienced, inspirational, dedicated and forward‑thinking classroom practitioner
• Passionate about developing high quality teaching and learning
• Able to assess, plan and deliver excellent lessons that ensure high levels of learning for all
• Able to close any prior gaps in learning, whilst helping students to make significant progress in new learning
• Committed to raising standards
• Creative, enthusiastic and committed to active learning
• Good communication and organisational skills

• Demonstrate excellent planning, communication and organisational skills
• Have experience of teaching in Key Stage 1
• Be able to enthuse and motivate all students
• Have incredibly high expectations
• Be an excellent team player
• Believe that all students are capable of success
• Have an excellent knowledge and experience of KS1 curriculum
• Read Write Inc experience is desirable
• Have ability to act on advice and openness to innovation and improving own practice
• Understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Understanding of behaviour management techniques and of the relationship between teaching and behaviour

We offer a dedicated and supportive staff team. The ability to work alongside experienced colleagues. PPA can be taken at home.

Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks. Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link:
Policies – Willand School.