The Primary (Key Stage 2) and Key Stage 3 Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive teaching, with a primary focus on Key Stage 2, while also supporting learning across Key Stage 3 where required.

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Description

Purpose

The Primary (Key Stage 2) and Key Stage 3 Teacher is responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging, and inclusive teaching, with a primary focus on Key Stage 2, while also supporting learning across Key Stage 3 where required.

The role ensures that all pupils achieve strong academic outcomes, while developing confidence, curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.

This position reflects Arco Academy’s commitment to primary-first education, small-group teaching, personalised learning, and high expectations, supporting both academic progress and holistic personal development. Teachers are expected to actively contribute to the wider life of the school, upholding its values, inclusive ethos, and learner-centred culture.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning (Primary Focus)

· Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging, and differentiated lessons with a primary focus on Key Stage 2, alongside teaching across Key Stage 3 where appropriate.

· Adapt teaching to meet the diverse needs, abilities, and learning styles of all pupils.

· Set consistently high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and achievement.

· Use a wide range of evidence-based teaching strategies to promote challenge, independence, and progress.

· Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating primary learning environment that supports all learners.

Curriculum and Assessment (Primary-Led Delivery)

· Deliver a broad, balanced, and progressive curriculum, with a primary emphasis on Key Stage 2, ensuring smooth transition into Key Stage 3.

· Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress using robust and consistent assessment practices.

· Use data and assessment insights to inform planning, targeted interventions, and personalised learning pathways.

· Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback to support pupil progress and attainment.

· Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the primary curriculum.

Pupil Progress, Pastoral Care, and Wellbeing

· Support pupils’ academic achievement and personal development, with a strong focus on primary-age learners.

· Act as a form tutor or pastoral lead, promoting a culture of care and accountability.

· Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with pupils.

· Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and resilience in line with school policy.

· Contribute to a culture of safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion, and student voice.

Safeguarding and Welfare

· Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, with a primary commitment to child-centred practice.

· Adhere to all safeguarding, child protection, and health and safety policies.

· Report concerns promptly and accurately in line with procedures.

· Maintain professional integrity, boundaries, and conduct at all times.

Collaboration and Professional Responsibilities

· Work collaboratively with colleagues to support primary and whole-school teaching excellence.

· Communicate effectively with parents and carers, particularly supporting primary pupil progress and transition.

· Engage in continuous professional development, training, and performance management.

· Contribute to the wider school community, including trips, enrichment, and events.

General Responsibilities

· Uphold the ethos, vision, and values of Arco Academy, with a strong commitment to primary education.

· Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

· Maintain high standards of professionalism, organisation, and accountability.

· Undertake additional duties as required by the Senior Leadership Team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

· Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

· Evidence of continuous professional development, particularly in primary education.

· Strong ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive primary lessons.

· Excellent classroom management and relationship-building skills.

· Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and pupil success.

· Safeguarding and child protection training.

· Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available).

Experience

· Experience teaching pupils in Key Stage 2 (Primary) (Essential)

· Experience teaching or supporting Key Stage 3 (Desirable)

· Experience adapting teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs (Essential)

· Experience in small-group, personalised, or intervention-based learning (Desirable)

· Experience supporting pupils with additional academic, behavioural, or emotional needs (Desirable)

Knowledge and Skills

· Strong subject knowledge, particularly within the primary curriculum (Key Stage 2)

· Effective classroom and behaviour management strategies

· Ability to deliver engaging, differentiated, and inclusive primary lessons

· Confident use of assessment, data, and feedback to drive progress

· Strong communication, collaboration, and organisational skills

Personal Attributes

· Passionate about primary teaching and pupil development

· Calm, patient, and resilient

· Reflective and committed to continuous improvement

· Positive, flexible, and solution-focused mindset

· Strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Safeguarding

Arco Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

The role is scheduled to commence in September 2026. Candidates who are available to start earlier are encouraged to clearly outline their availability in their expression of interest or cover letter, submitted to [email protected]

The school reserves the right to close this advert early and appoint before the stated closing date should a suitable candidate be identified.