Class Teacher

Join Moorland Primary - A Community Where Every Child Matters Moorland Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its community. We are proud of our strong relationships, high expectations and unwavering commitment to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and successful. As part of Campfire Education Trust, we benefit from a strong collaborative network of schools committed to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement. Staff at Moorland are supported through high-quality professional development, collaboration across the Trust and opportunities to share and develop best practice alongside colleagues from other schools. At Moorland, we recognise that children thrive when they feel a true sense of belonging. We are passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that all pupils — regardless of need, background or starting point — are able to access a rich, meaningful and aspirational education. We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable and highly committed teacher to join our team and play a key role in shaping our children. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is driven to make a real difference to children. Job Description: Classroom Teacher Moorland Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. Job details Salary: MPS - experience dependent Contract type: Permanent Start date: January 2027 (latest) Reporting to: Headteacher Main purpose The teacher will: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards Duties and responsibilities Teaching Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work Deliver consistently good to outstanding teaching Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment Adapt teaching and planning to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge. Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests To provide a positive, conducive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships. Whole-school organisation, strategy and development Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach To use PPA time effectively to contribute to high standards in learning and teaching. To contribute to the formulation and implementation of the School Self Evaluation and School Development Plan and associated action plans, as appropriate. To contribute to the personal, social, health, citizenship and enterprise education of pupils according to school policy. To work as a member of a designated team and contribute positively to effective working relationships within the school. Health, safety and behaviour Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils Promote and maintain positive and engaged behaviour among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment Professional development Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others Communication To ensure effective communication with parents and with persons or bodies outside the school who are concerned with the welfare of pupils, after consultation with appropriate staff. Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues Personal and professional conduct Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilit