What skills and experience we're looking for
The governors of Byker Primary wish to appoint a Class teacher who has a passion for children’s learning.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate their commitment to working as part of a highly successful team, the aim of which is to ensure that all children receive outstanding and inspirational educational experiences which help them fulfil their potential.
The successful candidate will actively endorse and deliver the vision of our school, ‘Children First: Raising standards and transforming lives’, whilst facilitating all children to be successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
We are looking for a skilled and effective teacher with enthusiasm and energy who:
• Is an excellent practitioner.
• Has an innovative, creative and effective teaching approach.
• Is creative and proactive in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Is an inclusive practitioner with ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils.
• Is well organised and highly motivated.
• Leads by example with integrity, positivity and resilience
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills and enjoys working in a team.
• Has a track record of leading and sustaining school improvement.
• Can collate and analyse pupil performance data and formulate action plans to address weaknesses and accelerate pupil progress.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• A supportive Headteacher and Governing Body
• A dedicated staff team
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference
• A highly skilled team of friendly staff to work with well-resourced classrooms and facilities
• High quality support and CPD to ensure that you are successful
• Happy, enthusiastic children
• An inclusive and supportive working environment
Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks.
As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.
Further details about the role
Closing Date for applications: Midday Friday 15th November 2024
Short Listing: Monday 18th November 2024
Interviews: Thursday 21st November 2024
In post Start Date: 1st January 2025
Application packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website.
Completed application forms can be returned to the school at Byker Primary School, Commercial Road, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AT or emailed to recruitment@bykerprimary.co.uk by 12 noon Friday 15th November 2024
School Tours are recommended and will be taking place Monday 4th November 3:00-4:00pm or Wednesday 6th November 9.30am-10:30am
Commitment to safeguarding
Byker Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be successful against a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise.