A welcoming school in Worthing is seeking a strong and skilled teacher to lead their Year 1 class for the Spring and Summer terms. This role requires an educator who is not only confident in full teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation, and assessment, but also has the ability to nurture children’s development and support pupils with SEND effectively.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working with Key Stage 1 pupils, including those with additional needs, and possess a nurturing approach to ensure every child achieves their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a full-time role, offering the chance to work as part of a supportive and committed school team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and skilled teacher to make a meaningful impact during a key stage in children’s education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the Year 1 class, including planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons that align with the curriculum.
- Use a nurturing approach to support the needs of all pupils, particularly those with SEND, ensuring an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Develop and adapt lesson plans to meet the individual needs of pupils, ensuring all children can access and engage with the curriculum.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively, fostering a positive and respectful learning atmosphere.
- Monitor, assess, and report on pupil progress, ensuring individual targets are set and achieved.
- Collaborate with colleagues, SENCo, and support staff to provide tailored interventions where necessary.
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers, fostering a positive home-school partnership.
Essential Experience/Attributes:
- Proven experience as a primary school teacher, with a strong track record of teaching Year 1 or Key Stage 1 pupils.
- Expertise in supporting children with SEND and nurturing their social, emotional, and academic development.
- Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and the ability to deliver engaging, differentiated lessons.
- Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Strong organisational skills to plan and prepare effectively for lessons, assessments, and progress tracking.
- Collaborative and proactive approach, working effectively as part of a team.
- A DBS check registered on the update service or a willingness to obtain one.
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) is essential.
If you are a passionate and experienced Year 1 teacher ready to take on a rewarding role, apply now to join a committed school team in Worthing!
Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
– Provide details for us to complete reference checks before employment.
– Provide an Enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile can assist with).
Pink Tile Education, their schools, and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time,” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.
