What skills and experience we're looking for
• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es ensuring equality of opportunity for all;
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct;
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position;
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils;
• Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012);
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
What the school offers its staff
Darley Dene Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding Year 2 Class teacher for maternity cover with the potential for it to become a permanent position. We are looking for a person who has a passion for creating lifelong learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child. Main duties and responsibilities of the job are included in the job description attached to this advertisement along with a person specification giving details of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles.
Darley Dene Primary is a one form entry nursery and primary school in Addlestone, Surrey with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.
Darley Dene has been “under new management” since Sept 2019 when it joined the Lumen Learning Multi-Academy Trust. The changes to the school have been transformational, and we are looking for like-minded, committed teachers who will help to continue the school’s development for our community. Darley Dene has recently been awarded a Good school by Ofsted.
As a Trust we are committed to offering all our teachers:
• Accelerated career development, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership
• Opportunities to work in partnership with other teachers and leaders across the Trust to develop practice in our own schools as well as other local schools
• A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by all
We warmly welcome any interested applicants – including teachers looking for their first role - to either come and look around our school and meet the headteacher, or call and speak to the headteacher to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.
Commitment to safeguarding
Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices we cannot accept CVs or letters in place of application forms.