KS2 Teacher, Maternity Cover (E6713) - Moorlands School
Key Stage 2 Class Teacher Required
Vacancy Summary
Moorlands School is seeking to appoint an ambitious and enthusiastic Year 3 Teacher to join our highly motivated and supportive Key Stage 2 team. This role would suit a dynamic individual who can ensure that pastoral care and education are of the highest quality and provide a stimulating learning environment, and to teach games (sport) to Years 3 & 4.
We welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers.
Vacancy Information
JOB TITLE: KS2 Class teacher
HOURS OF WORK: The appointment will be a full-time maternity cover from April 2025 until December 2025, but this could potentially be extended.
SALARY: Moorlands Pay Scale and contribution to MIST Legal and General Defined Contribution Pensions Scheme (Employer Contribution of 22.68% and employee contribution of 7% minimum, but with option to increase via salary sacrifice).
Moorlands takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and all newly appointed members of staff will undergo checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service at an enhanced level.
About you
The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.
If you have the desire and passion to support our children to reach their full potential, we would love you to join our team. In return, we can offer support and advice to help support your development and progress during your time with us.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to effectively carrying out the requirements for a qualified teacher, the following duties and responsibilities will also be undertaken. It should be recognised that this position brings with it the need to be flexible and the list below should not be seen as exhaustive.
* Actively promote and develop the ethos and vision of Moorlands School and show due regard to the shared values of the community and British Values.
* Commit to the wider life of Moorlands School and contribute fully to the extracurricular provision, including a weekly after-school club.
* Teach Year 3 & 4 games and be responsible, under the direction of the Head of Games, for the coaching and preparation of teams for internal and external sporting fixtures.
* Work closely with a Key Stage partner in ensuring effective delivery of the curriculum.
* Undertake playtime, lunchtime and other duties as required and eat lunch with the children to reinforce good manners and behaviour.
* Establish excellent relations with pupils, parents, and visitors to the school.
* Communicate pupils’ learning effectively with parents through various means including the Newsletter, reports, information evenings, and open events.
* Attend Parents’ Evenings and support colleagues at other school events as needed.
* Arrange and take part in both day and residential educational visits, as required.
Closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 6th February and interviews will take place during the week of the 10th February.
COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
As the job for which you are applying involves substantial opportunity for access to children, it is important that you provide us with legally accurate answers. Upfront disclosure of a criminal record may not debar you from appointment as we shall consider the nature of the offence, how long ago and at what age it was committed and any other relevant factors. If you are shortlisted and invited to interview, you must declare any relevant warnings, reprimands, cautions and/or convictions by completing a self-disclosure form prior to interview. Any positive disclosure will be discussed at interview.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Moorlands School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, skills, experience, and abilities. Applicants or employees with questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any of the reasons listed above should contact Shiela Bano, Head of Human Resources.
CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFEGUARDING POLICY
Moorlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Safeguarding Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
You must be aware that you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act as revised from time to time.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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