Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher

Highgate Primary School

Fixed Term Contract

Contracted Hrs: 20%-30% - To be discussed at interview depending upon candidate’s availability

Salary: MPS

Start Date: 23rd August 2022 to 20th August 2023

An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Highgate Primary School as a Classroom Teacher. The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for undertaking catch up sessions for individual children as well as delivering interventions to groups of children. Through high standard quality teaching, the focus will be to ensure that children get additional support to ensure they achieve at their age-related expectation and ensuring all children achieve their full potential. This is a temporary position contracted until 20th August 2023 working two/three half days (mornings or afternoons) a week in order to support the school with COVID catch up and recovery work

The role of Classroom Teacher is a rewarding one with the opportunity for professional autonomy within the role to create the classroom environment that enables development. We are heavily focussed on trying to ensure that work life balance for teachers is manageable, this is under regular review. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS status

• Possess the ability to teach high quality lessons and consistently provide learning opportunities that progresses pupils’ learning and achievements

• Be an excellent communicator and able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents/carers and stakeholders

• Be a team player – whilst it is important as a Classroom Teacher to work independently, there are regular points of the working day and week where working alongside support staff and other teaching colleagues is vital, therefore working as part of a team that is supportive and effective is paramount to the role

In return we offer:

• Opportunity to work within a supportive team

• Access to the Bradgate Learning Alliance to share best practice, learn and network with other colleagues

• Opportunities for career development with access to professional development, apprenticeships and training schemes

• Access to the generous Teachers Pension Scheme

• Employee Support Service (counselling) for employees and close family members (24/7 support)

• Employee Discount and Benefit Scheme

• Opportunity for an annual flu vaccination

Applications

If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school to meet the Head Teacher, Troy Jenkinson prior to applying please contact:

To apply for one of the positions:

1. Visit our careers website: 

2. Apply using the online application form

3. Submit a supporting statement outlining the reasons why you are applying and your suitability for the position

Application Closing Date: 9am, Monday 23rd May 2022

Provisional Interview Date: WC 23rd May 2022

We look forward to receiving your application!

SAFEGUARDING…

Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to be-have in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

WE ARE ALL UNIQUE…

At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.