Opportunity for a KS1 Class Teacher
The school requires a highly motivated, enthusiastic and talented teacher from August 2025 for a Year 1 class.
The post is temporary in the first instance with a strong possibility of extending beyond this.
Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and teachers with experience.
We are looking for a team member who:
- is a highly organised and effective classroom practitioner who understands and can demonstrate quality first teaching;
- has the highest expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
- is able to motivate and inspire, supporting and promoting the visions and values of the school;
- is keen to develop professional expertise;
- is creative, flexible and has a sense of humour;
- enjoys working with supportive parents, governors and the wider community.
In return we can offer:
- the opportunity to work in a school with highly cohesive, supportive and effective leaders;
- opportunities to engage in collaborative activities with other schools in our trust;
- well-motivated children who make outstanding progress;
- a friendly, supportive team of colleagues;
- excellent parental support and a committed governing body;
- a broad, exciting curriculum with excellence in sport, music and the arts;
- opportunities to develop expertise both within the school and across the Attenborough Learning Trust
Sparkenhoe is proud to be part of the Attenborough Learning Trust. We are committed to providing our staff with high-quality professional learning throughout their career. We place a high priority on the development of our people. Working for Attenborough Learning Trust, means you will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners and observe and share practice on a regular basis. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and the trust so you can better understand our school community.
See the job description and person spec for further details.
Closing date for applications: 5.00 pm on Sunday 1st June 2025.
Interviews will be held in the week beginning 9th June 2025
The salary range for this post is M1 – M3
We are very proud of our school, pupils and the results we achieve. If you would like more information or a tour of the school, please see the application instructions for contact details.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, such as an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Applicants who will be undertaking early and/or later years childcare (or the management of such childcare) will be required to complete a declaration that neither they, nor anyone who lives in the same household, is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.