Job Introduction
Year 1 Class Teacher (Part-time, Permanent – 4 Days per Week)
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Location: Burton Hathow Preparatory School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire
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.
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.
- 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.
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- Employee discount
- Free on-site parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Supportive, friendly working environment
If you're passionate about teaching and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. At Burton Hathow, we value our staff as much as we value our pupils—because we believe a nurturing, inspired team is key to a thriving school.
Join us in shaping the future of our pupils and building an educational environment where every child feels inspired to succeed.
If you are interested in this role then please fill out the application form on our school website and return this to info@burtonhathow.co.uk by Friday 20th June 2025.
We very much welcome visits to the school. Please contact Mrs Victoria Williams (Admin Manager) at info@burtonhathow.co.uk for a tour.
Closing date: 20/06/25.
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.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
