Job Description

Burton Hathow Preparatory School is nestled in the heart of Lincoln and caters to children aged 2-11 years. With a strong commitment to delivering the highest quality of care and education, we ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and nurture a lifelong love of learning in every child. Our team is passionate about providing a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment in which all pupils can thrive and achieve their full potential.

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed

Year 1 Class Teacher

to join our dedicated team for

4 days per week

from September 2025.

30,000 -36,000 FTE

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons in accordance with the school's curriculum and planning expectations. Create a vibrant and stimulating classroom environment that promotes independent learning and supports pupil wellbeing. Foster a love of learning through creative and cross-curricular approaches. Monitor, assess, record, and report on pupils' progress and development, using formative and summative assessment strategies. Set high expectations for behaviour and learning, promoting positive values and maintaining a well-managed classroom. Differentiate learning effectively to meet the varying needs and abilities of pupils, including those with SEND and EAL. Support and contribute to the development and review of individual support plans (ISPs), working closely with the SENCO and other staff members. Establish positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents, maintaining effective home-school communication. Participate in staff meetings, INSET days, and school events, contributing to the wider life of the school. Maintain up-to-date records of planning, assessments, and interventions in line with school policies. Engage in ongoing professional development to enhance practice and remain up to date with educational developments. Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils by following school safeguarding procedures and policies.

Essential Experience and Qualifications:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Proven experience teaching within KS1 or EYFS. Strong knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies. Excellent classroom management skills with a nurturing and supportive approach. Proficiency in using educational technologies to enhance learning. A team-oriented attitude with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

The duties above are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be required by the Headteacher to carry out appropriate duties within the context of the job, skills and grade at the school.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,000.00-28,800.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 20/06/2025
Reference ID: Year 1 Class Teacher
Expected start date: 01/09/2025