Classroom Teacher
Swallowdale Primary School
Tenure: Fixed Term until December 2025
Contracted Hrs: 100%
Salary: MPS
Start Date: 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 work in an inclusive and supportive team, with opportunities for CPD?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to join Swallowdale Primary School as a Classroom Teacher from January 2025 to cover a period of maternity leave in our Year 5 class.
The Classroom Teacher will work within an inclusive school that has a high expectation of its pupils and employees to create a learning experience that enables and challenges our pupils to be the best that they can be. We seek to ensure that children have the best possible experiences during their time with us and therefore aspirational and exciting teaching is encouraged. We are looking for someone who is focused on teaching and learning and who is passionate about inclusion.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join an inclusive school where we are developing our CPD offer through our Fly High Together strategy. 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 focused on trying to ensure that work life balance for teachers is manageable, this is under regular review.
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold QTS status
• Have a strong understanding of teaching and learning
• 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 please contact the Headteacher, Sam Harries prior to applying.
To apply for this position:
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, Wednesday 20th November 2024
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 28th 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.
Swallowdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).