Location: Buckingham
Overview
We're in search of a EYFS or KS1 Classroom Teacher who fosters a learning environment that's innovative, courageous, and empowers our extraordinary students to explore their boundaries and develop a deep love of learning. We strongly encourage you to come and visit our school and see what makes us stand out from other employers.
If you're passionate about unleashing children's potential, possess a generous spirit, and can embrace an engaging, inclusive curriculum that motivates all our students to discover their own excellence, then you might be the ideal candidate to join our Roundwood community.
While this position initially covers maternity leave for two terms there's potential for it to transition into a permanent role.
Term time only
Salary Type: MPS/UPS
Salary details: Experience dependent
Contract type: Temporary/Permanent
Hours: 3 days, but will consider 2 or 2.5
Closing date: 04/11/2024 12:00
Interviews to be held: Wednesday 6th November 2024
About us
Roundwood Primary is a rural school set in two villages just north of Buckingham. Our infant site is in Tingewick and the junior site is based in Gawcott. We are a single form entry school and are delighted to play an important part in the life of both villages. Both schools are welcoming and we offer a high level of nurture and education. Our vision is to Inspire, Challenge and Grow the children’s minds in the time they are with us and we are proud that the children leave Roundwood to go onto the next step of their education as inquisitive, thoughtful and caring people, ready for the next stage of their education.
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Roundwood Primary School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
About the role
The role will be to start in January 2025 and work as a job share. We are willing to offer either a KS1 or EYFS post in order to attract the best candidate we can find. The role is flexible and can be 2 days, 2.5 days or 3 days depending on individual circumstances.
In addition to:
Fulfilling the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document and meeting the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
The teacher, under the direction of the SLT, will take joint responsibility in:
High-quality teaching and assessment
Effective use of resources and environment
Excellent standards of learning and achievement for all
Effective leadership teaching assistant to ensure high standards by all
To provide emotional nourishment for all pupils – ensuring a child centric approach
About you
Expert knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and handbook / The Key Stage 1 curriculum
• Understanding of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in the EYFS/KS1, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve
• Awareness of local and national organisations that can support delivering the EYFS
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff and other stakeholders
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Good IT skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others