What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified Teacher Status
Experience of working with children in KS2
Ability to deliver high quality teaching consistently to facilitate top quality learning
Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
Excellent knowledge of Primary Curriculum
Knowledge of children’s development of reading, writing and mathematics
Knowledge of national and regional strategies and initiatives and ability to translate these into good practice
Ability to analyse assessment data and act on outcome to inform teaching and learning
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to recognise personal and social needs of individuals
Willingness to reflect on own practice to continually improve
Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Good sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
The position is open to teachers of all experience who have a drive to teach in Key Stage 2. Our school was rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in September 2018. We have a proven track record of developing our staff – many of our Senior Leadership Team came to us as newly qualified teachers and have progressed whilst here. We will be able to offer you: - Motivated children whose behaviour for learning is rated as a real strength - A welcoming learning environment in a purpose-built school with large grounds including a nature area, woods and allotments, which are all ideal for our Forest School provision - A highly supportive Governing Body - Skilled and professional staff who have the best interests of children at heart - Opportunities for continuing professional development driven by high quality educational research
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.