Early Career Teacher

Riverside Primary is a small mixed community school which is based in the newly developed Barking Riverside area. We are fortunate to be housed in a fabulous modern building which boasts large class rooms that provide a clean and spacious environment for our children to learn in. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and friendly atmosphere associated with smaller schools. We provide a curriculum that acknowledges the importance of the basic skills, but endeavours to teach those skills in an exciting way, as well as finding time to focus on more creative and artistic skills and making sure that we enjoy what we learn, using our local and wider environments and opportunities to support this.

At Riverside Primary School we take pride in developing a love of learning in all children. We challenge all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal success within a broad, vibrant and enriched curriculum. Our core values can be summarised as RESPECT – Resilience, Empathy, Self- belief, Perseverance, Effort, Courageous and Tolerance. We encourage children to take ownership of, and responsibility for, their learning and behaviour. We aim for our children to fulfil their potential and shape their future

Why work at Riverside Primary?

• Amazing, well-behaved children, who are happy at school and excited by what they are learning each day.
• A fantastic new build, which includes access to secondary school resources and expertise.
• A local school with all the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff.
• Riverside Primary is located on the Riverside Campus site which is close to the A13. Riverside Barking station and the EL1 bus, stop directly outside the campus, with the Uber boat also just a short walk away.

If you are an ECT, looking for a school in which to complete your ECT induction, we can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will join our Primary teaching team in a school that prioritises developing practitioners with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as an ECT teacher, our School supports all staff in their progression through a range of bespoke courses and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and engaging learning experiences based on the National Curriculum.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where children feel valued and respected.
• Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to ensure effective communication and partnership working.
• Assess children's progress and use assessment data to inform planning and differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the teaching practices within the school.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Currently in the ECT phase.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Passion for childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional networking.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office on the number or email below to arrange your visit with the Headteacher.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and digital screening. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.