What skills and experience we're looking for
Closing date: 26th February 2025 (we recommend you submit your applications as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time prior to the closing date)
Job Start Date: 1st September 2025
Contract/Hours: Temp to Perm – initial 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Key Stage: KS2
Salary Type: MPR and UPR
Hours of Work: Full time x5 days per week
Suitable for: Experienced teachers and ECTs
Location of Role: Hook Junior School, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN
Contact: Ms Hemmings (Admin Assistant) 01256 762 468
Contact e-mail address: d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk
We are a successful and forward-thinking junior school with high standards and expectations for our pupils and those who work here. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, passionate, caring and talented professional with proven skills as an excellent teacher to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity if you aspire for excellence and thrive on the challenge of providing the highest quality education for children.
Our school was last inspected in June 2023 receiving our second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ grading. ‘Leaders expect the best for and from every pupil. Staff support and challenge pupils to meet these high expectations. There is a shared emphasis on making sure that all pupils keep up with the ambitious learning on offer.’
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Is an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of securing high standards in learning
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
• Has strong subject knowledge of the key stage two curriculum, in particular in reading, writing and maths
• Has a strong understanding of the development of children as confident, resilient, independent individuals
• Is able to provide exciting, creative and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
• Is confident and competent using IT
• Is a team player who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Is committed to high standards of personal and professional development
• Is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
• Experience of teaching KS2 is preferred.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• Investment in your continued professional development
• Weekly PPA (non-contact time) working with colleagues in year teams
• Additional non-contact time for subject leadership
• Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of learning and care for all
• Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
• Personal laptop to undertake your role
• A strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
• Active commitment to staff wellbeing
• Models of excellent practice in teaching, learning and leadership to support you
• Supportive governing body, parents and school community
• For ECTs - dedicated ECT time with a mentor and a personalised development programme with South Farnham Education Trust (SFET)
Further details about the role
Application Procedure
Visits to our school with prior appointment are encouraged and welcomed, please call 01256 762 468 to arrange.
To discuss the post in more detail, please call us on 01256 762 468 and speak with either Nicci Bailey (Deputy Headteacher) or Lynn Powell (Headteacher).
To apply, please download and complete an application form using the link at the top right of this page. Return your completed application form by email to d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk with a subject line of ‘KS2 Teacher Application’.
Safer Recruitment
Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Commitment to safeguarding
Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.