Classroom Teacher
Stafford Leys Primary School
Fixed term until 25th August 2025 (Maternity Cover)
Contracted Hrs: 100%
Salary: MPS/UPS
Start Date: 1st January 2025
Are you an inspirational teacher with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment?
Are you looking to work for an organisation who is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance?
Would you like to join a school where you can really make a difference to children’s lives?
If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An opportunity has arisen for a Classroom Teacher to join Stafford Leys Primary School on a fixed term basis until 25th August 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a very unique opportunity for someone to join our friendly school. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECT’s) as well as more experienced candidates.
We are seeking someone who can work collaboratively as part of a team, someone who is kind and caring with a creative imagination. The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for providing excellent teaching and creating an environment in which the children love to learn.
Stafford Leys is a ‘Good’ school and continues to grow from strength to strength.
The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for creating a learning experience that enables and challenges our pupils to be the best that they can be. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who recognises that all learners are able to lead their own learning and has the drive to provide opportunities for this.
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. At Stafford Leys we recognise individual unique skills and experiences and the value that you can bring to our school. 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 friendly, and welcoming school which values staff well-being and professional development
• 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
Applications
If you would like to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school please contact the Headteacher, Andy Kitchen prior to applying:
To apply for one of the positions:
1. Visit our careers website and search for the vacancy
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 11th November 2024
Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 11th November 2024
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. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also 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.
Stafford Leys Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.