What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to recruit a positive and enthusiastic teacher to cover maternity leave in our Y3 class.
You will:
Be caring and compassionate
Be a confident teacher who strives for excellence
Have a strong pedagogy in primary education and thorough knowledge of the National Curriculum
Enjoy working as part of a successful team
Have the requisite communication skills to liaise with parents and staff.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- planning and delivering the full curriculum to class 3
- staying for staff meetings after school each Wednesday
- assessment of pupil’s learning, including testing, gathering data and attending pupil progress meetings with the deputy head
- parents’ evenings in the spring term and a “come and see my work” event during the summer term
- sports day in the summer term, which may include an after-school summer fete
The postholder will have 1.5 hours planning, preparation and assessment time per week.
They will not be expected to take on additional responsibilities such as subject leadership.
What the school offers its staff
Would you like to work in a school community of happy, confident and lifelong learners who make a positive difference within the school and beyond? If so, Boughton Primary School is looking for an inspirational teacher with a proven track record and a passion for securing the best outcomes for every learner.
Boughton Primary is a one-form entry inclusive primary school in Boughton, Northamptonshire, with a reputation for being a friendly, caring and welcoming community school, as noted in our recent Ofsted (January 2023).
We have a dynamic, caring staff team who work closely together to support each other and enable our children to achieve their potential. We understand that working together has the greatest positive impact for everyone.
Commitment to safeguarding
Boughton Primary is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school’s recruitment and selection policies/processes follow DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ by adhering to statutory responsibilities to check staff who work with children, taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required. In line with KCSIE and best practice, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates, including a DBS check. Applicants will be required to provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.