Primary Teacher (November 2nd Start)

Primary Teacher – Berwick-upon-Tweed

Full-Time | Long-Term Position | Autumn 2 Start | Small Village Primary School

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a full-time, long-term position near Berwick-upon-Tweed?

Ripple Education is currently recruiting a passionate and committed Primary Teacher for a small village primary school in the Berwick area.

The school is looking for someone who genuinely wants to become part of the school community and provide consistency for its children. This is a long-term opportunity, so we’re particularly interested in hearing from teachers looking for stability and the chance to really get to know their pupils, colleagues and school.

Ripple Education is a local education recruitment agency working with schools, nurseries and specialist settings across the North East. We believe in finding the right person, not just a person, for every setting. Children are at the heart of every decision we make.

The opportunity

This is a full-time teaching position to start after October half term in a small village primary school.

You’ll become part of the school team, taking responsibility for your class and providing the consistency, high expectations and positive relationships that help children thrive.

Depending on the needs of the school, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Creating a positive, safe and welcoming classroom environment
• Adapting teaching to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Assessing learning and providing appropriate feedback
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider school team
• Following school policies, procedures and expectations
• Following school and Ripple Education safeguarding procedures at all times

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within a primary school
• High expectations for all pupils
• Strong classroom management skills
• A good understanding of planning, assessment and the primary curriculum
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and the wider school community
• A committed and proactive approach
• Availability to work full-time on a long-term basis

We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Why work with Ripple?

• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Immediate start
• Weekly pay and holiday pay
• Access to training and professional development
• A friendly, supportive team who get to know you
• Support from experienced teachers and education professionals

Want to know what it’s really like working with Ripple? Take a look at our Google reviews and hear directly from the team who work with us.

Safer Recruitment Requirements

We take our responsibility to safeguard children extremely seriously. All applicants must fully engage with Ripple Education’s rigorous and robust safer recruitment process before they can be considered for work.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS and relevant barred list checks
• Full employment and education history, including explanations for any gaps
• Suitable professional references
• Right to Work and identity checks
• Qualification and professional status checks, including relevant teacher status and prohibition checks
• Safeguarding and suitability declarations

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note, Ripple Education is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Our recruitment process is intentionally thorough because the safety and welfare of children will always come first.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a full-time, long-term teaching position where you can become a valued part of a small school community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV, or complete our application form directly:

https://hub.rocket-recruitment.co.uk/ripple-education

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, a full application form must be completed before interview.

Ripple Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.