General Cover Class Teacher - County Durham Primary

1st September start
Part Time
Posted 3 days ago
Expiring 16th July
County Durham, Sunderland
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Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary Teacher to join our vibrant team at Murton St Joseph's Primary School in County Durham. This full-time role is integral to supporting our school's mission to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and high-quality education grounded in our Catholic ethos. The successful candidate will undertake HLTA cover duties, ensuring the smooth delivery of lessons and the support of students' individual learning needs. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a school committed to fostering the personal and academic growth of every child, in line with our values of respect, compassion, and excellence. The role is scheduled to commence at the start of the new academic year and will continue on a full-time basis. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality lessons across various primary year groups, adhering to the national curriculum and school policies, ensuring consistency with the school's commitment to inclusive and personalised learning. - Provide classroom support under the supervision of the class teacher, managing daily classroom activities and maintaining a positive learning environment. - Cover HLTA responsibilities, including delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting the overall organisation of the classroom during teacher absences. - Support individual students with their learning needs, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), in accordance with personalised education plans. - Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and contributing to the recording of achievements to inform future planning. - Promote the school's values of respect, kindness, and community, fostering a safe and caring environment where all children can thrive. - Collaborate with colleagues and communicate effectively with parents and carers to support student well-being and learning. - Uphold the school's high standards of behaviour and conduct, acting as a positive role model for pupils. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.
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We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.