Reception, Year 1 Class Teacher - Westminster Independent-school

1st October start
Full Time
Posted 10 days ago
Expiring 31st July
Westminster, London
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Summary: L'Ecole Bilingue Elementaire, a distinguished independent school located in Westminster, is seeking a full-time Year 1 / Reception English-speaking Teacher to join our dynamic team. Committed to fostering a bilingual environment rooted in our ethos of enquiry-based learning, cultural appreciation, and individualised support, we aim to nurture confident, curious, and well-rounded learners. The successful candidate will bring a flexible approach, at least a couple of years of relevant experience, and a creative mindset that aligns with our innovative educational philosophy. This role offers an enriching opportunity to contribute to a vibrant school community dedicated to excellence in both the British and French curricula, with an emphasis on holistic development. Key Responsibilities: - Deliver high-quality teaching to Year 1 / Reception students in line with the National Curriculum, ensuring the development of core literacy, numeracy, and social skills. - Implement the French curriculum alongside the British curriculum to support bilingual learning, ensuring seamless integration of language and cultural elements. - Plan and prepare engaging lessons that reflect the school's enquiry-based approach, encouraging critical thinking and independent learning. - Support individual students through 1:1 or small group interventions, recognising diverse learning needs and promoting an inclusive classroom environment. - Collaborate with colleagues to develop curriculum resources, assess student progress, and adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners. - Maintain a positive, nurturing classroom atmosphere that aligns with the school's values of respect, curiosity, and personal growth. - Participate in school meetings, professional development opportunities, and extracurricular activities to contribute to the wider school community. - Demonstrate flexibility and creativity in teaching practices, thinking outside the box to inspire student engagement and achievement. - Uphold safeguarding and health and safety policies, ensuring the well-being of all students at all times. 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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If the online sign up isn't working as it should for you then you can email your CV and a short description of what you're looking for to our team at teachwithus@zeneducate.com and we'll be in touch.

How do I interview? Do I have to come to your office?

To make sure you're getting bookings perfect for you, we will invite you to a 30-minute online interview with our team to learn about your experience, preferences and why you're passionate about working in education. You can do this through any smartphone or computer. If you'd prefer to interview in person at our office, just let us know. Recent regulation changes require us to see your documents for your right to work in the UK in person. This takes no more than 5 minutes, dropping by our offices in London or Manchester.

I'm still in a full-time job/ not looking to work straight away and just looking

If you're not ready to find another role, or, you're definitely still welcome to sign up. Registering with us and letting us know what you're looking for will help us to get in touch with you about roles you may be interested in!

I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We'd be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we'd be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

We'll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we'll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 10 days through Zen.

I don't have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you're looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

I don't have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

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.