Class Teacher

Overview

We are looking for a teacher to start in September 2025 who:

Has been judged by others to have high quality teaching skills
Has a passion for learning and teaching
Has high expectations of themselves and the children
Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
Wants to contribute to the school as a whole

As a member of our staff you can expect:

Brilliant children – enthusiastic and able, with excellent attitudes to learning
Strong leadership; a school that is well organised and managed
A fantastic staff; supportive and friendly.
High quality CPD supporting you to be the best; we are able to talent spot and support teachers at every level of their career.
Excellent resources
Delicious school lunch for £2 a day

Job description

Main Purpose of Job:

To teach and carry out such other duties as are reasonably assigned by the Headteacher.

To ensure the highest possible standards of education for the pupils whom the teacher has responsibility – academically, socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and aesthetically.

To work as a member of a team.

To support the Headteacher, SLT and Governors in creating a highly effective school, based on inclusive, best practice.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Classroom Practice

1.1 To fulfil the requirements of the Conditions of Employment of School Teachers as outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

1.2 To plan and prepare an inclusive and creative curriculum for pupils in line with the National Curriculum, Revised Primary Frameworks and school policy, in co-operation with the parallel year class teachers.

1.3. To be aware of current educational initiatives and statutory requirements.

1.4 To plan for and record pupils’ progress in all areas of the curriculum, submitting planning in line with school policy, ensuring that all pupils make good and very good progress.

1.5 To participate in appropriate external and internal assessment of children as required by the Headteacher. To use formative and summative assessment to inform future planning and ensure differentiation.

1.6 To give feedback to pupils in line with school policy.

1.7 To identify and make provision for pupils with special needs in collaboration with the SENCo and to devise and implement provision mapping on a termly basis.

1.8 To maintain an attractive, well displayed, well resourced, carefully organised and effective learning environment in the classroom and shared areas.

1.9 To have high expectations in all areas of learning, including personal and social development and to have a commitment to maintaining and improving high standards.

1.10 To be able to motivate children by being enthusiastic and making learning experiences challenging and exciting.

1.11 To carry out the duties of the post with due regard to the school’s equal opportunities policy and core values.

2. Working in Partnership

2.1 To work with colleagues in a co-operative framework adhering to established curriculum guidelines and policies to ensure curriculum continuity.

2.2 To line manage and ensure the effective deployment of support staff attached to the class for whom the teacher has responsibility.

2.3 To support, enhance, reflect and communicate the shared values and ethos of John Ball School.

2.4 To communicate and liaise with parents on a regular basis promoting home/school partnership in all pupils’ education.

2.5 To work in liaison, contact and co-operation with pupils, parents, governors, the local authority and the local community.

3. Supporting Management of the School

3.1 To uphold and implement the school’s Safeguarding policy.

3.2 To uphold the school’s Behaviour Policy:

Develop relationships with and between pupils conducive to optimum learning
Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety at all times when they are on the school premises and when they are engaged in school activities elsewhere

3.3 To attend all the required school meetings and INSET as prescribed within the timetable of directed hours and to be punctual for all duties. To undertake team planning, self-evaluation and professional development as required.

3.4 To demonstrate positive commitment to the school’s equal opportunities policy and to the LA’s anti-discriminatory policies.

3.5 To supervise, and so far as practicable teach, any pupils where the person timetabled to take the class is not available to do so. This will be done only rarely and only in circumstances that are not foreseeable. (Schoolteachers’ Pay & Conditions Document 2022)

3.6 To contribute to and participate in formal performance management and review.

3.7 UPS teachers to carry a whole school remit.

3.8 To carry out any reasonable request made by the Headteacher or their representative.

Selection criteria – full time, class teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status, DfE number, satisfactory DBS check.
Recent and relevant experience of teaching children in a UK school setting.
Written evidence of at least two recent classroom/lesson observations being described as good or better (i.e. good, very good, excellent or outstanding)
A good, working understanding of the National curriculum, assessment and reporting arrangements.
A good knowledge of how an appropriate, challenging and creative curriculum can be successfully planned and successfully delivered.
Knowledge of the range of teaching and learning strategies that most effectively contribute towards raising achievement, promoting good behaviour and developing self-esteem in all children in a diverse and inclusive classroom and the ability to implement these strategies effectively and consistently.
An in-depth understanding of safeguarding requirements in schools.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to demonstrate a high degree of capability in the use of IT to support teaching and learning and as a management tool.
Experience of successfully working with support staff in a school setting.
Ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams; to build good working relationships others; to be able to communicate effectively at an appropriate level to a range of audiences, especially parents and carers.
Recent and relevant training and/or professional development.

Person specification

Note to Candidates

The Person Specification is a picture of the skills, knowledge and experience needed to carry out the job. It has been used to draw up the advert and will also be used in the shortlisting and interview process for this post i.e. all shortlisted candidates will meet the essential criteria whilst additional points will be earned through meeting the desirable criteria.

If you are a disabled person, but are unable to meet some of the job requirements specifically because of your disability, please address this in your application. If you meet all the other criteria you will be shortlisted and we will explore jointly with you if there are ways in which the job can be changed to enable you to meet.

Requirement	Essential	Desirable
Presentation and personality.	Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to represent the school in a professional manner. Commitment to high personal performance and an ethos of inclusive education and personalised learning.
Education and qualifications.	Teacher status.	Additional qualifications in an area of specialism.
Knowledge	A good knowledge of the National Curriculum and the Revised Primary Frameworks. A good knowledge of Equal Opportunities and inclusive education. An understanding of factors that promote a positive ethos in school.	Any area of personal interest relevant to the wider curriculum.
Skills and abilities.	Ability to demonstrate good, inclusive primary practice. Excellent organisational skills. Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to communicate with all members of the school community sensitively and effectively. Ability to motivate and inspire pupils. Very good ICT skills.	Ability to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
Experience	Demonstrable commitment to raising the attainment of all pupils.	Experience of teaching in KS2.
Personal circumstances	Ability to work the contracted hours. An excellent health record. Committed to the continuing development and improvement of the school.	A willingness to take on additional responsibilities which contribute to the life of the school and to professional development.

Salary & contract

Full time

Permanent contract

MPS 1-6 teachers’ pay scale, £38,766 - £50,288

ECTs welcome to apply

Location

John Ball Primary School
Southvale Road
Blackheath
London
SE3 0TP

Supporting documents and application form

Deadline and how to apply

To apply, please send completed Application Form, Safer Recruitment form and Equalities Monitoring form to Penny Ashcroft, hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk

Please use the job title as reference for your application.

You are welcome and encouraged to visit the school. To book a place on the tour, please email hr@johnball.lewisham.sch.uk

School Tour Date:

Wednesday 23th April at 9.30am

Closing Date:

Wednesday 9th May at 9am

Interview Date:

Week commencing 19th May

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

Equal opportunities

John Ball Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online profile check, medical clearance and satisfactory employment references.

John Ball Primary School is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation. As we are working to become a racially just school we welcome applications from black and ethnic minority groups.

Job reference: CT4