Primary Teacher

Job Title: Primary Teacher

Salary: £40,319 - £52,303 (Based on experience)

Working Hours: Full time, term-time only

Contract Type: Permanent

*Please be aware this role will involve teaching secondary students at a primary level.

Are you a passionate and committed teacher of primary-aged children? We are looking for someone who can offer a broad range of subjects and are particularly interested to meet people who are confident to offer Humanities subject expertise (Geography, History and RS).

In Toto Ed is a new Independent Special School offering a broad and ambitious curriculum to 11-16 year olds, many of whom will have substantial gaps in their learning and so we are seeking someone with primary experience to support the transition into our school.

We are passionate about unlocking each student’s potential by offering an alternative to mainstream education. Our vision is for every student to feel safe and happy, achieve their potential, and have a bright future.

We teach in small groups with a dedicated and experienced teaching team, ensuring that each student receives individual attention and care. We create individual learning packages to support our students' needs.

Main Duties

• Plan and deliver lessons in line with curriculum requirements, ensuring differentiation to meet students' educational needs.
• Assess, track, and report on student progress through formative and summative assessments, grade cards, and annual reports.
• Maintain discipline and create a positive learning environment, setting clear expectations for behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide guidance and pastoral support, ensuring student well-being and contributing to safeguarding procedures.
• Maintain accurate records, including attendance, assessment data, and compliance with policies.
• Work with colleagues, parents, and external organisations to support student learning and development.
• Stay updated with educational best practices, attend training, and contribute to the development of colleagues.
• Participate in and organise school clubs, events, and educational visits to enhance student experience.
• Ensure a safe learning environment, following school health and safety policies and maintaining risk assessments.
• Adhere to child protection policies, complete training, and actively promote the safety and welfare of students.

A full list of duties can be found in the job description

About You

• Strong classroom management skills and ability to motivate students of all abilities.
• Effective communication, organisational, and time-management skills.
• Willing to submit an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS).
• Qualified Primary Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant qualification/experience.
• Complete Child Protection Training. Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young person’s they are responsible for, or come into contact with.

Safeguarding and safer recruitment

In Toto Ed is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The postholder will have regular unsupervised contact with students, and the role is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

• The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with a children's barred list check, satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work and qualifications, and a check of employment history and any gaps. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search may be carried out on shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted candidates will be given the opportunity to discuss anything that search raises at interview.
• Applicants must declare relevant information in line with the guidance on filtered cautions and convictions. A criminal record will not necessarily bar an applicant from appointment. The postholder must complete safeguarding induction and annual refresher training, know how to raise a concern, and report any concern about a student or about the conduct of an adult to the Designated Safeguarding Lead without delay.
• The postholder works closely with the safeguarding team and holds sensitive information about students and families. They must apply data minimisation, share information only on a need-to-know basis, and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,319.00-£52,303.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person