What skills and experience we're looking for
About Us:At Hovingham, our values permeate through everything we do, making it a special place to work. Many visitors comment on the welcoming, warm atmosphere where relationships are valued and nurtured. Our team is dedicated, vibrant, diverse, and caring, always willing to go the extra mile to overcome challenges and strive for success for our children – the most important people in our school!
We are on an ambitious journey of self-improvement, determined and proud to become a great school. One of our core values is perseverance; we never give up and remain positive, giving us the strength to tackle even the hardest work. We do what it takes for as long as it takes!
The Opportunity:
An opportunity has arisen for a talented teacher to join our KS2 team. There is an opportunity for an R&R payment for the candidate with the relevant experience.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
• Teach a KS2 class.
• Work alongside a team leader who will support you with The Way at Hovingham.
• Ensure safeguarding and personal development are pivotal to all you do.
What Success Looks Like After Your First Year:
• Improved Outcomes for Children:You will have made a significant impact on the academic and personal development of the children you teach.
• Effective Implementation of The Way at Hovingham:Your classroom will reflect the values and practices that make Hovingham unique.
• Deep Connection to Hovingham:Your heart and mind will be firmly in Hovingham, understanding why we do what we do and influencing others positively.
Why Apply?
If you’re inspired and motivated by the opportunities and challenges at Hovingham, we would very much welcome an application from you.
Open Event for Candidates:
We would love to meet you at our open event for candidates:
• Date:Thursday 3rd April at 3:30pm
• RSVP:Please email - recruitment@hovingham.org to attend.
Visit School's website to download the person specification and application form:
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
- Comprehensive wellbeing support package, including (though not limited to) counselling, physiotherapy, virtual GP services
- Opportunities for flexible working/ job shares where possible
- A breadth of opportunity for CPD and leadership development
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.