Class Teacher​/Leader at Talbot Primary School

Talbot Primary School are seeking to appoint a class teacher with year leader responsibilities in Key Stage 1.

As well as undertaking class teacher responsibilities, year leaders must ensure:

• High-quality pedagogy, developed through effective Continued Professional Development and Joint Professional Development.
• A challenging and engaging curriculum.
• Accurate and rigorous use of assessment to improve pupil outcomes.
• Additional support or interventions are provided which meets pupils’ needs and accelerate progress.
• They promote the wellbeing of staff and pupils within the year group.
• Equality of provision for all pupils.
• They fully support the implementation of school systems, procedures and initiatives to help to embed them across school.

Establish clear lines of communication between the members of your team and be proactive in speaking to colleagues to resolve issues as they arise. Use your initiative to take steps to improve things both for your team and for the school in general.

• A high performing trainee teacher with the potential to be an outstanding classroom practitioner, or
• A skilled, inspirational teacher experienced in KS1.
• Able to inspire, motivate and support pupils and achieve outstanding outcomes.
• Engage relational practice with all pupils.
• Ensure equity of provision for all pupils in year group.
• Analyse data and use it effectively to improve standards.
• Passionate about raising and maintaining high standards.
• Liaise successfully with Seniors Leaders.
• Be a great team player.
• A competent and confident communicator.
• Uphold and embed school values and procedures.

• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
• A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation
• Flexible working approach, where possible
• Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teacher Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff)
• Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• Access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• Access to financial wellbeing support through a company that provides comprehensive guidance on all things mortgage related
• Eligible for a Blue Light card

Talbot Primary School is a large three form entry school in the Wallisdown area of Poole, close to Talbot Heath Nature Reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. The school has fantastic facilities and places a strong emphasis on both music and sport. There are over five acres of playing field space, to be utilised for both sports and outdoor learning,alongside a large playground, tennis courts and swimming pool.

Our vision is the children at Talbot will learn the skills and knowledge to lead a successful life. We strive to help children fulfil the characteristics of ‘The Talbot Child’. The Talbot Child learns the skills and knowledge needed to lead a successful life.

You will be joining a dedicated team that is passionate about making a difference and committed to nurturing the whole child. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape learning experiences that are creative, inclusive, and meaningful. We are committed to the professional development and wellbeing of our staff. We offer high-quality training, mentoring, and opportunities for career progression.

Talbot Primary is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced…