Blanford Mere Primary School is a community school, judged by Ofsted in February 2023, to be ‘good’, which currently accommodates 316 children. We are located in Kingswinford with delightful children, supportive parents, and a hardworking team of staff and Governors who work closely together to ensure children strive to achieve the very best that they can.
Are you committed, hardworking, and forward-thinking?
* Are you an excellent, reflective classroom practitioner, who has a passion for learning and places children at the heart of your practice?
* Are you looking for professional development in a supportive environment?
* Are you able to plan and deliver interventions effectively?
* Do you have a proven track record to show the impact of interventions?
* Do you have a secure phonic knowledge that enables children to make rapid and sustained progress?
If the answer to each of these questions is yes, then Blanford Mere may be the school for you! The Governors are looking to appoint an excellent, reflective class teacher at Blanford Mere. The successful candidate will be responsible for a class in EYFS. However, the candidate must be prepared to work in any primary phase. If that sounds like you, we welcome you to visit our school and we look forward to meeting you! Ideally, we would like the successful candidate to start in February or sooner if available.
The Role: Full-time maternity cover post (Fixed 1-year contract in the first instance)
Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale (Recent experience of working within EYFS/KS1)
Location: Blanford Mere Primary School
The position is subject to an enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications is: Friday 29th November 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 2nd December 2024
Interview and lesson observation: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Tour dates: Monday 18th November at 9.30am or Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 16:30pm
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out online searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at the interview.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.
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