Job Description

Tradewind Recruitment are recruiting! Looking for Primary teaching opportunities in Liverpool?

We are seeking passionate Primary teachers for our Liverpool based primary schools!

Main Duties

  • Planning appropriate lessons to meet national curriculum guidelines, keeping up to date with changes.
  • Creating engaging lessons to involve pupils of all abilities, coordinating with colleagues and TA's where needed.
  • Setting up the classroom, organising displays and equipment.
  • Using a mix of resources to enhance pupil's exploration of the topic.
  • Using different teaching methods, including whole class, group work, independent research, demonstrations, experiments and play, to motivate and encourage interaction in the class.
  • Encouraging children to work together to achieve goals.
  • Providing help and support to individual pupils as required, taking responsibility for their academic progress.
  • Carrying out assessments and setting homework.
  • Completing administrative work. E.g., taking registers, updating records, marking work and writing reports.
  • Creating a learning environment that pupils respect.
  • Setting expectations for discipline and behaviour including dealing with inappropriate behaviour according to school policy.
  • Providing a safe, healthy environment, and following safeguarding procedures.
  • Organising outings, after school clubs, social activities and sports events.
  • Participating in training and development activities.
  • Attending meetings and parent's evenings.
  • Liaising with senior leadership, parents and external bodies in relation to progress, behaviour, child protection and health.

Personal Qualities

  • Ability to communicate with and inspire children.
  • Dedicated interest in children's education and creating the best learning environment.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Flexible attitude.
  • Patience.
  • Positive outlook.
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Good organisational and verbal communication skills.
  • Knowledge of various teaching methods.
  • Ability to design lessons.
  • Ability to use a computer and the main office software packages such as Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

To join us and be successful in this role you will need:

  • An enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks
  • A CV that must cover the last 10 years of employment history (where possible)
  • Legal right to work in the UK
  • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, Maths and Science.
  • Undergraduate education degree or a degree in any subject and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • In-school teaching experience
  • Fluent level of English, spoken and written.

If you're a Primary teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity and would like to register with Tradewind Recruitment please apply now and take the next step in your teaching career!