Year 5 class teacher

21st November start
Full Time
Posted over 2 years ago
Expiring 21st July
Spelthorne, London
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Responsible for a whole class and effective deployment of TAs Ensuring QFT is delivered across the curriculum Ensuring that the needs of all learners are met including, adapting lessons, resourcing, scaffolding, directing support
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    Primary school in WestminsterFull Time
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  • General Cover Class Teaching Assistant - Hammersmith And Fulham Secondary
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  • SEN Learning Assistant at "Outstanding" Primary School in Pinner
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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 They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems.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.