Year 5 Teacher – Blackburn
Primary School Key Stage 2 Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and skilled Key Stage 2 (KS2) teacher to join a dedicated team within a well-resourced and supportive department. The position is based at a primary school located in the heart of Blackburn.
We are seeking a teacher who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has at least one year of experience teaching in a UK primary school within a KS2 classroom.
• Has a proven track record of planning and delivering engaging and high-quality lessons across the curriculum, demonstrating a clear understanding of the role of data analysis in improving pupil outcomes.
• Inspires pupils and colleagues, showing enthusiasm, dedication, and a commitment to raising standards across the school.
• Effectively uses resources, including ICT, to enhance children’s learning and make lessons engaging and dynamic.
• Creates an inclusive learning environment, with the skills to support pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEN), ensuring all learners can achieve their potential.
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest teaching and behaviour management strategies and applies them effectively to promote excellent pupil outcomes.
What the School Offers
In return for your dedication and expertise, you will receive:
• A competitive rate of pay, aligned with AWR standards for permanent staff, paid weekly.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities tailored to your needs and career aspirations.
• Personalised mentoring for new staff to support the development of specialisms within your areas of interest or expertise.
About the School
The school serves a vibrant and diverse community, where experience in differentiating for pupils with EAL and SEN is essential. Planning and coordinating effectively with support staff is also a key part of this role.
If you are passionate about teaching and this opportunity appeals to you, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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