What skills and experience we're looking for
• a skilled and knowledgeable KS1 practitioner with a strong understanding of child development from the early years through to the end of KS1 and beyond
• a positive, proactive, and enthusiastic teacher who builds strong relationships with pupils, ensuring their academic and holistic needs are met
• a flexible and collaborative educator who thrives both independently and as part of a team
• a dedicated teacher with high expectations and a firm belief in the potential of every child to succeed
What the school offers its staff
Our school is housed in a stunning building, nestled in the heart of the vibrant and community-focused village of St Mary's Platt. Here, our staff and pupils are passionate about fostering a love for learning within a supportive and nurturing environment. Rooted in our Christian vision and built on mutual respect, our school has a warm, family-like atmosphere where every individual is valued and encouraged to thrive.
We can offer you:
• very well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
• an amazing teaching environment - large, bright and airy classrooms with the latest technology
• great outdoor space including a large field and dedicated forest school area
• supportive, friendly and dedicated colleagues who work well together as a team
• opportunities for professional development
• supportive parents and governors
• a commitment to supporting teacher wellbeing and workload
• the opportunity to develop a subject area across the school - please state your interests in your application.
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.