KS2 Class Teacher MPS 1-6 (UPR considered for the right candidate) Required from 6 January 2025 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, eligibility to work in the UK check, proof of identity, childcare disqualification check, qualifications check, online check and living/working overseas check. The Governors and Head teacher of Sharmans Cross Junior School are seeking to appoint an experienced class teacher to join our dedicated team at Sharmans Cross Junior School. The successful candidate is someone who is able to demonstrate their commitment to our pupils, their education, safeguarding and happiness. We are looking for a motivated, compassionate and proactive individual who is committed to ensure our pupils’ achieve the highest standards. The successful candidate must: • Ensure safeguarding and safety of pupils is central to all activities • Have high expectations, a passion for teaching and a positive outlook • Have excellent communication skills, organisation, professionalism and the ability to work as part of a hard-working team. • Have a strong, confident and positive attitude towards making a difference to pupils’ lives. • Have a proven and highly successful record of a range of teaching experiences within primary education. • Be capable of making a positive difference to the lives of our pupils through outstanding teaching and nurturing ensuring the best progress for all children • Be willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community We are looking for someone who: • Is committed to helping every child to be successful and achieve well. • Believes in our school culture, values and ethos and shares the same aspirations for all aspects of our school while working in partnership with our children, staff, parents and governors. • Is committed to the wellbeing and support of our staff and children. • Will be an ambassador and advocate for our school and everything that we strive to achieve for our pupils. • Is an education enthusiast with a passion for how children learn, the quality of curriculum and professional pedagogy. Sharmans Cross can offer you: • Fantastic children with a love of learning and excellent attitudes to everything they do • An ambitious team who work hard together, with the children at the heart of all that we do • Leaders who will work with you to provide professional development giving you the skills to succeed • A welcoming, caring and supportive school • A nurturing and ambitious school with a commitment to safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure, barred list check, eligibility to work in the UK check, proof of identity, childcare disqualification check, online check, qualifications check and living/working overseas check. Sharmans Cross always welcomes interest in our school and we would be delighted to discuss the post further. You are invited to look around our school on 14 November 2024 at 15:45. Please email the school office to book. Applications to be submitted online please to s45bgosalsharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk Closing date: 19 November 2024, 9:00 a.m. Lesson observation date/time will be confirmed following shortlisting. Interview date: 21 November 2024 Please note we do not accept CVs. Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Attached documents Job Description & Person Specification Application Form