KS2 Class Teacher

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons in accordance with the school curriculum
• Teach pupils according to their individual educational needs to ensure progress
• Set, mark, and assess work to monitor the development and attainment of pupils
• Maintain a dynamic, inspiring, and safe learning environment
• Disseminate high-quality teaching pedagogy to secure outstanding learning outcomes
• Contribute to the wider life of the academy and engage in ongoing professional development
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress and development

Requirements

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• Undergraduate degree
• Successful experience teaching the primary curriculum
• Strong subject knowledge of the core National Curriculum
• Proven classroom behaviour management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Understanding of child development and how it impacts lesson planning

Benefits

• Competitive salary (MPS/UPS Outer London scale)
• £1,500 Harris Allowance
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Professional development pathways via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership
• Flexible working options

About the Company

Harris Primary Academy Orpington is part of the Harris Federation, a thriving community of 55 primary, secondary, and all-through academies across London. We are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that ensures every child succeeds academically, physically, and emotionally, guided by our core values: Ready, Respectful, and Safe.