HRT-Primary teacher

HRT Primary Teacher (Higher Rate / Higher Level Cover Teacher)

Responsible to

Headteacher / Deputy Headteacher / Phase Leader

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality teaching and learning across the primary phase, delivering planned lessons during teacher absence, maintaining continuity of learning, and ensuring pupils make progress in line with school expectations.

Key ResponsibilitiesTeaching & Learning

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum (EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2 as required)
• Follow lesson plans provided by class teachers and adapt where necessary to meet pupils’ needs
• Assess pupils’ learning during lessons and provide constructive feedback
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and achievement
• Use a range of teaching strategies to support SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged pupils

Classroom Management

• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with the school’s behaviour policy
• Establish clear routines and expectations to ensure effective learning

Assessment & Reporting

• Mark work in line with school policy
• Provide verbal and written feedback to pupils
• Report on pupil progress and any concerns to class teachers or phase leaders

Professional Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff
• Communicate effectively with parents when required
• Uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
• Follow school policies and procedures, including health and safety
• Participate in staff meetings and training where appropriate

Wider School Contribution

• Support school events and enrichment activities when required
• Contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across year groups

Person SpecificationEssential

• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality lessons independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Desirable

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or HLTA status
• Experience covering whole classes independently
• Experience working across multiple key stages
• Training in SEND or behaviour management

Safeguarding

The post holder will have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and must comply with the school’s safeguarding policies. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,407.33 - ₹30,233.87 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person