Year 6 Class Teacher Due to Maternity Leave, we have an exciting opportunity for the position of a Year 6 Teacher at High Meadow Community School. About the School High Meadow Community School in Coleshill is a happy, exciting, forward-thinking school committed to excellence. We use research to inform practice, as well as our creativity to deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic class teacher, who loves working with children and who loves their job, to join our amazing, family team and who wants to inspire the next generation. High Meadow is a Community School, in name and in spirit; it has a very special quality and is quite unique. Staff are caring and supportive: we are here for the children, parent community and each other. Wellbeing is also an important part of our ethos: for the children and staff. We work hard and play hard too We are committed to the children and recognise that our own family time is equally important. We support each other in times of need and ensure that there is planned time to look after our own needs. Key Requirements • A desire to plan, deliver high quality lessons, which inspire, enthuse and motivate children and have clear outcomes for success. • High expectations for all pupils and be committed to supporting children’s attainment and progress, regardless of background or circumstances • Have good interpersonal and leadership skills • Be able to excite, inspire and motivate pupils and staff • Have a proven track record in raising standards • Is knowledgeable and passionate about education • To continually review and develop curriculum overviews to have high expectations and outcomes for all children. • To create partnerships with parents to encourage them to play an active role in their child's learning. • To create a stimulating environment that meet the needs of all children. • Be a reflective practitioner taking account of the school’s strategic vision. • Is open to new ideas and approaches • Committed to themselves to succeed through effort and teamwork. • Solution focused and unafraid to take risks in their lesson planning • Recognition of the importance of continual professional development and educational reading • Recognises the importance of developing a love of reading in the classroom • Is familiar with the Mastery approach of teaching mathematics (NCTEM) • Is committed to developing our Learning Powers with the children • Understands the importance of building relationships with children and the importance of the role of a teacher in child’s life • Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and have enthusiasm for all aspects of school life, including Residential Trips, End of Year Show, Leavers Assembly, Summer Fayre, school discos etc • Be willing to lead a subject • A good sense of humour Year 6 is an exciting year with a number of things taking place. As the position will start just before SATS the candidate will be required to maintain enthusiasm and drive in the final few weeks before the tests. Following SATS we have a number of exciting things taking place, in which the candidate will be required to take part in. • Residential from 2nd to 6th June 2025 • Organise the end of year production. • Organise end of year celebrations • Transition work for secondary school. What the school offers its staff • A caring ethos where every child matters • Children who show behaviour and attitudes to learning which are exemplary • A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team • A supportive wider school community • Commitment to our further professional development including mentoring and support If you would like to be part of a highly effective staff team and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in our supportive close-knit school, we would love to hear from you. The school is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school conducts safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring (forming CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warning, cautions and convictions in your application form. Further Details Required: Fulltime, Fixed Term Position (Maternity Cover) Salary: Main Scale, as appropriate. The school is committed to safeguarding and promotion the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school conducts safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring (forming CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warning, cautions and convictions in your application form. Please also share you curricular interests and passion, along with your strengths, experiences and aspirations. Applicants are encouraged to contact the main school office in order to organise a visit to our wonderful school. Start Date for the Position: April 2025 The closing date for applications is Midnight on 26th January 2025. Shortlisting will take place week commencing 27th January 2025 Lesson Observations to take place during week commencing 10th February 2025 Interviews will be held on Friday 14th February 2025. To apply for this role, please complete the attached Application Form and return it to Mrs Tabitha Cassisi School Business Manager at sbm2569welearn365.com .