KS2 Class Teacher & English/Mathematics Subject Lead

At Catherine Wayte Primary School, we pride ourselves on being a friendly, inclusive school with a positive ethos towards children, parents, carers and staff.

We wish to appoint an excellent and experienced class teacher to work full time with additional responsibility as an English or Mathematics subject leader.

Applicants must be, or aspire to be, outstanding teachers and must have existing experience of leading the development of English or Mathematics in their school setting. We are seeking applicants who are:

• Confident teaching children across all year groups, with experience working in Upper Key Stage 2

• Confident they have a secure understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment requirements;

• Secure in their subject knowledge of the National Curriculum with particular reference to English and Mathematics;

• Able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children;

• Confident teachers who demonstrate high expectations of both children’s achievement and behaviour for all;

• Energetic, warm and caring;

• Passionate about learning and demonstrate a desire to research and find out more in order to improve their own practice;

• Able to work creatively using our exciting and engaging curriculum as a starting point;

• Committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children;

• Flexible, with a strong commitment to teamwork;

• Organised with strong interpersonal and communication skills;

• Keen to share and develop professionally as an outstanding, skilled teacher.

Applicants must be able to build good relationships with children and parents whilst supporting and extending learning. Experience of planning sequences of lessons which carefully build skills and subject knowledge, and assessing children’s learning are essential. Excellent communication skills, along with the ability to use initiative and work independently, are crucial. Confidence in liaising with parents, colleagues and other professionals is necessary.

The successful candidate will have prior experience of leading English or Mathematics in their own school setting and will be passionate about developing standards of teaching and learning in these subjects. The post comes with the potential for advancement onto the school’s senior leadership team.

If you believe that every child matters, enjoy motivating all learners to achieve their full potential, work successfully within a team and have high expectations of yourself, we would welcome your application.

Please see the job description for further details.

We can offer you:

• A kind, supportive environment where our vision statement ‘Many working as one, striving for the best’, underpins everything we do

• Bespoke CPD opportunities provided through our school and through Blue Kite Trust;

• An attractive, well-maintained working environment with excellent facilities and well-resourced classrooms;

• A committed, hardworking and supportive team;

• A clear focus on improving life-chances and outcomes for our children;

• A group of children with an enthusiasm and passion for learning.

More information about the school can be found on our school website. A copy of our privacy notice will be made available on request.

Prospective applicants are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit us on:

Wednesday 1st May at 1.00pm

Thursday 2nd May at 3.30pm

Friday 3rd May at 1.00pm

Please email or call Jenny Davis School Business Officer using the contact details on the attached ‘School Information’ document for further information. Applications should be emailed to Miss Davis or sent by post.

Interviews: Friday 17th May

Catherine Wayte Primary School and The Blue Kite Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service, which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.