Leigh and Bransford Primary is a popular one form entry village school that draws its pupils from a largely semi-rural community. Our pupils come mainly from Leigh Sinton, Bransford, Malvern and West Worcester. We pride ourselves on providing an education that produces well rounded pupils who have the highest possible academic standards.

Job Title: Class Teacher (2 posts)

Salary Scale Point: MPS/UPS

Full time and Permanent

Employer: Mercian Educational Trust - Leigh and Bransford Primary School

Closing Date: 14 May 2026

Interview Date: 20 May 2026

Starting Date: 1 September 2026

Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Teacher to join our educational team. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children, fostering their development across various domains. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children's lives through engaging and age-appropriate teaching methods.

Generic Responsibilities

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.
To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers Standards and the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document or such other revised document/s as identified by the Department for Education.
To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Headteacher
Proven experience in early childhood education or a related field
Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to foster positive classroom environments
Excellent teaching abilities tailored to young children’s learning styles
Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage children, parents, and colleagues effectively
Organised with the ability to plan lessons and manage classroom activities efficiently
Empathetic and patient demeanour with a genuine passion for early childhood development

Specific Responsibilities- Class Teacher

To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and to locally agreed conditions of employment to the extent that they are incorporated in the post holder’s individual contract of employment.
To create and manage a caring, supportive and purposeful classroom environment.
To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum Statutory Framework and the school‛s schemes of work, ensuring teaching is of the highest standard.
To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high expectations.
To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs reflecting all abilities.
To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning.
To mark attendance registers, ensuring absence and lateness are accounted for, communicating with the school office staff when they are not.
To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping, and reporting of pupils’ progress.
To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils.
To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social, and emotional.
To work co-operatively as part of a phase team, including planning work and supervising support staff and parent helpers.
To actively take part in professional development, sharing expertise and experiences as required.
To actively extend my own professional learning using collaborative study, attendance at INSET, and reading to keep abreast of new developments.
To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum.
To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals, and parents.
To maintain a stimulating, organised, interactive, and informative learning environment that encourages each child to achieve their potential.
Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices, and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision
To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team.
To control and oversee the use and storage of books, stationery, and other teaching materials related to their teaching, ensuring that appropriate Health and Safety Regulations are observed.
To actively and positively participate in performance management reviews.

Desirable Experiences

Experience of working with groups of children to deliver high quality interventions and support
Excellent classroom practitioner and commitment to make learning engaging
Experience in working alongside class teachers
Experience of working with children from different backgrounds
Experience of working within more than one year group
Experience of teaching Phonics
Experience of using data to raise standards

Education and Qualifications - Essential Experiences

Maths & English GCSE qualifications at Grade C
Relevant professional qualification at Level 3
3 years experience of working in the care of children

Personal Specifications - Essential Skills and Attributes

Ability to work with mixed ability groups.
Supporting the policies, practices and ethos of the school
Understanding of behaviour management techniques for groups and individuals
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise
Have a passion for learning and for enabling pupils to develop as enthusiastic learners
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Flexible/resilient and able to respond with good humour to the unpredictable
Ability to make positive and professional relationships with all members of the school community
Ability to meet deadlines and respond positively to high expectations
A friendly and approachable style, while maintaining professional boundaries
Excellent organisation skills but the ability to be adaptable and flexible
Ability to be calm and resilient when under pressure
Excellent time-keeping
Ability to perform a role that involves constant contact with children
Ability to perform a role that requires engagement in regulated activity relevant to children.

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