What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a permanent full time FS/KS1 class teacher from September 2025 in our successful, innovative and inclusive school. We are an OFSTED rated good school (February 2020) and have an excellent reputation for being highly inclusive. We have had a stable leadership team since opening, with many of our senior leaders being with us from the first day of opening.
We are looking for a creative teacher who will be excited about the prospect of joining an enthusiastic and committed team of people to work with happy, motivated children and families who want to learn at Watercliffe Meadow. ECTs are very welcome to apply.
We need:
• An excellent teacher who is passionate about making a difference
• Professionals who see themselves as learners
• A teacher who can inspire children and is committed to making learning meaningful, fun and special for every single child
• People who are good communicators and team players
• A creative thinker
What the school offers its staff
Why work with us?
• A community that feels like a family
• Professional and personal support
• Excellent CPD progression opportunities
• A sense of belonging
• A Golden Week every term
Further details about the role
Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education advice, we will carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates and a requirement to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Shortlisted candidates are required to complete a self-declaration criminal history form prior to interview and any disclosures will be discussed with candidates at the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Watercliffe Meadow is located within the Burngreave Ward of Sheffield. We support an inclusive culture and diversity for our staff and students. We are committed to encouraging further growth from diverse groups. We currently have an under representation from BAME. As such, we particularly welcome applicants from this group.
We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Interviews: 24th April 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Watercliffe Meadow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS prior to employment commencing. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.