Job Description

  • Position: Year 5 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
  • Location: Derby
  • Start Date: May 2025

 

A good Ofsted-rated school in Derby is seeking a passionate Year 5 Teacher to join their team on a maternity cover basis starting in May 2025. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and pupils, with a strong focus on ensuring that all children, regardless of their needs and abilities, can thrive and succeed. With a stimulating curriculum and emphasis on holistic development, this school offers a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher to make a difference.

About the School:
This two-form entry school is continuously striving to enhance the educational experience for both staff and students. The school places the children at the core of all their efforts, offering an engaging and inclusive curriculum that caters to diverse needs and abilities. With a focus on creating a nurturing environment for children to flourish, the school boasts spacious outdoor areas and various rooms designed to facilitate holistic development.

Roles:
1. Plan and deliver engaging lessons that cater to the diverse needs of Year 5 students.
2. Create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
3. Assess student progress and provide constructive feedback to support their development.
4. Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for students.
5. Uphold the school’s values and policies while promoting a positive and respectful learning environment.

Requirements:
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching experience.
2. Strong understanding of the Year 5 curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
4. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
5. Commitment to continuous professional development and upholding high standards of education.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Melissa at melissa@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an REC audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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