KS2 Class Teacher - Severn Bridges MAT T/A Harlescott Junior School

Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackSevern BridgesMulti-Academy TrustHarlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackAbout ourschoolWelcome to ourMATAbout theRoleKS2 Class Teacher -How toApply/VisitsJob Description Person SpecificationCONTENTSHarlescott Junior School is a thriving, happy and caring school, with a strongcommitment to working in close partnership with parents and the wider community. Weare positioned on the north side of Shrewsbury not far from Haughmond Hill. The schooloriginally opened in 1931 and is a larger than average sized junior school for Shropshire.Most of our pupils live within the surrounding area and some from the wider Shrewsburyarea. The school leadership team consists of the Headteacher and a Deputy Head, alongwith a SENDCo and two Key Stage Managers. The school has a very supportive LocalGoverning Body, who are very much involved in the school throughout the year. We had avery successful Ofsted inspection in May 2023, maintaining our 'Good' rating overall andgaining outstanding for behaviour and personal development. At Harlescott Junior School we continually strive so our children will become inspirationalrole models. They will benefit from a bespoke curriculum delivered through engaginglearning experiences in a safe, happy, nurturing environment. Our children will beeducated to a high academic standard and they will leave our setting having grown intoemotionally resilient individuals. When children leave us, they will have the solidfoundation that will allow them to build a successful, exciting and fulfilling life.Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackHeadteacher'sWelcome"Grow Together, Achieve Together!"Our School: Harlescott Junior SchoolHarlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackOur SchoolVision"Grow Together, Achieve Together!"Our dedicated team wish to offer the finest primary school experience.With our endless pursuit for excellence in education, adaptability is our strength. Ourchildren will not only be educated to a high academic standard but they will leave oursetting having grown into emotionally resilient individuals. Developing a love for learning will be our aim. They will benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum delivered through engaginglearning experiences in a safe, happy, nurturing environment. An appreciation of theoutdoors and a strong focus on physical and mental well-being will naturally developalongside their learning journey. Our children will leave this school with the knowledge and skill set to make positive choicesthat will drive their future forward. Their friendships will be rooted in mutual respect andtolerance because of our consistent teaching of our school values, promoting inclusivityand diversity. Our pupils will have the solid foundations that will allow them to build asuccessful, exciting and fulfilling life.Welcome to our MATSevern Bridges Multi-Academy Trust provides a secure and welcoming environment forour children and staff. We value each child as a unique individual and seek to nurture and support them tobecome positive, well balanced people equipped for their next steps in life. Our curriculum is balanced and inclusive, helping every child to achieve the highestacademic standards possible, while developing their individual skills, talents andattributes. The holistic approach of our bespoke curriculum supports this and encourages non-academic success and extra-curricular opportunities. We are fully committed to quickly identifying children's barriers to learning and offeringfirst rate support to children with additional needs. We value and celebrate diversity andoffer equitable opportunities for all, ensuring children are happy and well motivated. As a close knit family of schools we work in partnership towards our shared vision;learning from each other and sharing good practice, while celebrating each school'suniqueness and contribution to its own community.Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackThe Governors wish to appoint a committed and enthusiastic KS2 teacher to join ourvibrant and inclusive learning community.As part of our team, you will help shape rich and engaging learning experiences thatspark curiosity, build resilience, and promote achievement for every child.We can offer you a supportive and visionary leadership team, excellent opportunities forprofessional development and collaboration across the Trust, a warm, inclusive schoolculture where every child is valued and nurtured and the chance to contribute to anexciting journey of growth, innovation, and excellenceIf you are committed to high-quality teaching, passionate about inclusive education, andeager to be part of a school that places children at the heart of everything it does — wewould love to hear from you.Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherRecruitment PackAbout theRoleSafeguardingThe post is subject to Enhanced DBS with children'sbarred list check alongside other pre-employmentchecks in accordance with KCSIE. Please seeSevern Bridges MAT's safeguarding statement at:www.severnbridgesmat.co.uk/our-policies/Equal OpportunitiesSevern Bridges Multi-Academy Trust is an EqualOpportunities Employer. Applications arewelcome from suitably qualified candidatesregardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic ornational origin, age, marital status, sex, sexualorientation or disability.School: Harlescott Junior SchoolSevern BridgesMulti-Academy TrustThe Post: KS2 Class TeacherContract Type : Permanent Required from: September 2026Closing Date: Friday 19th June at 9amInterviews: Friday 26th JuneGrade / Working DaysDetailsMainscale 1-61.0 FTE, Term timeHow to applyAll applications should be made onlinethrough MYNEWTERM. Please refer tothe vacancy page on the our website - https://www.haughmondfed.net/our-schools/vacanciesand click onto the vacancy where youwill be able to apply directly.VisitsVisits to our school are stronglyencouraged. Please email us [email protected] you would like to book a visit. Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherJob DescriptionSevern Bridges Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will considerapplicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation,gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils andexpects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject toan enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.All posts are subject to the Asylum and Immigration requirements.Key Duties and Responsibilities of a Qualified TeacherKnowledge and UnderstandingHave knowledge of and keep up to date with the National Curriculum and the agreed syllabus forReligious Education.Understand how pupils learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and socialdevelopment and to understand the stages of child development.Select and make good use of IT skills for classroom and management support and the ability to usean Interactive Whiteboard (with a keen awareness of e-safety);To carry out duties of a school teacher, responsible to the Headteacher, as set out in the 'SchoolTeachers' pay and Conditions Document.To continue to meet the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status;To uphold the 'Teachers' Standards' at all times;To be committed to the education, well-being and safeguarding of the pupils in the school;To teach consistently good/outstanding exciting lessons across the curriculum, with highexpectations of all - indoors and outdoors;To lead and manage one or more teaching assistants in the classroom;To lead on one or two curriculum subjects (not if you are a first year ECT but you will shadow asubject);To meet the individual needs of all pupils including those with SEND and those in receipt of the PupilPremium and be familiar with the code of practice to identify and support children with specialneeds (children of high ability as well as those with learning, physical or behaviour problems), inaccordance with school policies;To assist with target-setting for pupils and assess progress accurately;To plan pupils' work and mark/assess outcomes in line with school policies;To undertake such reasonable activities as the Headteacher and governors may, from time to time,require;To liaise with parents/carers to ensure pupils enjoy and achieve;To work with other members of staff and professionals to provide care, support for and safeguardingvulnerable pupils;Maintain complete confidentiality and loyalty to the school.Harlescott Junior School KS2 Class TeacherJob DescriptionPlanning, teaching and class managementTo be in the classroom every morning to receive children and to collect children from theplayground after each break; ensure that the class is not left unattended at any time and go andwith the children to ensure a safe and secure 'handover' at the end of every day.To teach consistently good/outstanding effective lessons across the curriculum that build onknowledge and skills via our MAT Connected Curriculum.Use ICT effectively (and safely) to encourage and support learning - to include updating theGoogle Classroom / webpage / School Facebook contributions.Plan and deliver in relation to the Desirable Outcomes, National Curriculum and the AgreedSyllabus for Religious Education with regard for the school's aim statement, own policies andschemes of work, the teaching programme for all children within the class.To maintain and promote a stimulating environment which reflects respect for children and theirwork and which promotes enquiry, activity and successful learning;Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals, establishing high expectationsof behaviour and attainment so enable teaching objectives to be met, mindful of metacognitivetechniques but also mindful of cognitive overload;To develop a calm, ...