KS2 Teacher
| Salary | MPS/UPS plus TLR3 allowance subject to experience |
| Location | Portfield Primary Academy |
| Address | Campus, St James' Rd, Chichester PO19 7HA |
| Website | https://sites.google.com/portfield-tkat.org/portfieldschool/home |
| Telephone No | null |
| Required From | 1 September 2025 |
| Contract | Permanent, Full-time 32.5 hours per week 1 FTE |
| (Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and interactive Class Teacher to join our supportive and collaborative team. As the Class Teacher you will plan and deliver engaging learning on a daily basis, developing exciting and innovative methods that stimulate interest and excitement in the classroom. Successful candidates will have an excellent understanding of the primary curriculum, a proven record of highly effective teaching in upper KS2 and can facilitate learning to demonstrate accelerated progress. All teachers are welcome to apply including those on the upper pay scale (UPS). A temporary TLR may be available for becoming one of Teaching & Learning Leads (phase leadership & core subject leadership) in our school. The ideal Class Teacher will need to: * Understand the principles and practices associated with instructional teaching; * Be an exceptional teacher who is confident to lead your class as the knowledgeable expert in the room; * Have a strong belief that knowledge brings choice and that choice brings freedom; * Have a desire to improve the lives of young people; * Work well as a team member and have strong interpersonal skills; * Have extremely high and consistent expectations of pupil behaviour. We know you’re going to do great things as a Class Teacher, investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. We can offer you: * Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career * Coaching and mentoring from the academy’s experienced leadership team * A comprehensive induction programme * Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance * The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change * Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons * Cycle to work scheme * TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts * Free eye tests * Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help At Portfield, we care about people. Our aim is to help everyone in our school community to be great so that the world can be an even better place. The Portfield Way: * Life at Portfield is underpinned by hard work and positive learning habits - behaviours that are so ingrained in us that we do them without thinking. They are just ‘who we are’. * We believe that our knowledge-rich curriculum empowers our children to be deeply knowledgeable about the world so that they can transform it now and in the future. * At Portfield, we believe that it is vital that our children feel part of, and give back to, the communities they live in. Understanding the value of community is central to our ethos. We don’t just discuss it though, we live it. To discover what makes Portfield so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01243 783939 or email office@portfield-tkat.org About TKAT The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. Safeguarding TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check. | |
| Posted Date: | 3 April 2025 |
| Closing Date: | 25 April 2025 |
| Interview Date: | 1 May 2025 |