Key Stage 2 Teacher - Liverpool

Are you a KS2 teacher looking for an opportunity at an inclusive and welcoming Primary school in Liverpool?

If so, we want to speak with you! We at Tradewind Recruitment are looking for a committed and dedicated KS2 teacher for one of our Liverpool based primary schools.

Main Duties

• To deliver high quality teaching and learning to pupils within their lower Key Stage 2 class.
• To inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning.
• To have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the national curriculum.
• To prepare and plan for teaching, taking account of the requirements of all children within their class.
• To prepare and develop, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• To use a range of strategies for teaching and maintaining classroom behaviour in accordance with the school policy.
• To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils; academically, socially and personally.
• To ensure that work is marked regularly, and in line with school policy.
• Be responsible for the effective management of your classroom to encourage independent learners in line with the school ethos.
• Supervise the work of any support staff, including teaching assistants, who are assigned to work within the class.
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a pleasant, stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Ensure children's work is valued by managing the provision of good displays in the classroom. Help in providing displays for public areas e.g. hall, corridors etc.
• Be punctual and set a good example to the children.
• To communicate and consult effectively with the parents of children.

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 KS2 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!