Class Teacher
About this role
Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.
In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.
By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.
ROLE SUMMARY:
Ivy House School thrives as a distinguished, co-educational, and non-denominational school, for boys and girls aged 2-11, nestled within the green spaces of Golders Hill Park in Hampstead. The school prides itself on creating a nurturing environment where each pupil’s individuality is encouraged while fostering a love for learning.
We are looking to recruit an outstanding KS1 teacher who has a passion for both teaching and learning, as well as their own professional development. We have very high standards of ourselves and our pupils, and believe that stretch and challenge are essential ingredients to real academic success. In addition to our exceptional academic outcomes, we also have an enviable reputation for the high quality pastoral structures in place. The school is keen to developing its staff, so if you are interested in deepening your expertise as a classroom teacher or have your eyes set on leadership, then Ivy House will be the school for you.
This role is for a January 2027 start.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time
- Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs
- Secure a high standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom, through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations
- Participate in the school’s Performance Management program
- Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
- Design and adapt long, medium and short term plans for all schemes of work taught
- Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback
- Set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets
- Supervision of pupils during playtime, lunchtime and for at least one school club
- Attend Staff Meetings and Briefings, Inset Days, Parents Evenings and Meetings, Open Days and School Fetes
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- Experience as a KS1 Class Teacher
- Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices
- Set a good example to the pupils through presentation and personal conduct
- Evaluate teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
- Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues where applicable
- Passionate about the extra-curricular life of the school
- Direct and line manage Teaching Assistants & support staff when needed
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:
Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.
Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com
Company at a glance
A definitive statement of excellence in private education, Inspired is a co-educational, non-denominational, independent school group designed to inspire students from ages 1 to 18 to achieve their maximum potential in a nurturing, progressive academic environment. Inspired offers a fresh and contemporary approach to education by re-evaluating traditional teaching methods and curricula, and creating a more dynamic, relevant and powerful model reflecting current attitudes. We nurture the unique individuality, talent and self-assurance of each student, equipping them to take on the world with the skills and confidence to ensure success.
Inspired is a leading global premium schools group educating over 95,000 students across 125 schools in 30 countries.
At Inspired, we believe that the overall educational experience instils the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and values that students will carry with them for life. Inspired sets a new standard in premium private education with hand-picked teachers from around the world. Integrating innovative, challenging and enriching academic, performing arts and sports programmes, Inspired’s students leave with outstanding results, a love of learning, confidence and a firm value system that prepares them to embrace the challenges life throws at them in their future endeavours.
The Inspired Approach to Education
Lateral thinking, comprehension and innovative application of skills and concepts form the three pillars (academic, performing arts and sports) of the Inspired approach to education.
Top Benefits
- Professional development
- Career opportunities
- Mobility across the group
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