Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated teaching professional with EYFS/KS1 experience looking for a full-time at a thriving 3 form entry Infant school? The Governors and Headteacher of Coombe Hill Infants’ School would like to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated teacher to join our team.
We can offer:
● an enthusiastic, welcoming, and friendly community
● a culturally rich and diverse school community and experienced and supportive team of staff and governors
● a school rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in 2024
● a team who are passionate about teaching and learning
● an exciting, rich, and creative curriculum
● a strong commitment to professional career development and equal opportunities
● well-resourced classrooms and a beautiful environment
● a commitment to staff and children's wellbeing
● an inclusive working environment
● a working environment built on positive relationships
● a school close to good transport links, and good access to central London yet within walking distance of Richmond Park.
● A CLPE associate school
● Attachment Aware and Trauma-Informed School
● OPAL play approach
● close links with Coombe Hill Junior School
● 3 additional days' pay to prepare for the new school year and additional pay for Little Wandle phonic training if required
● ECTs are welcome to apply and are invited to work for two weeks in July for training, transition, and preparation
We are looking for someone who:
● is an outstanding classroom practitioner
● can motivate and inspire children
● has high expectations of all pupils
● is highly committed to raising standards and life chances for all children
● is passionate about teaching and learning and committed to ongoing professional development
● can demonstrate their ability to establish positive relationships with pupils and colleagues and to contribute to maintaining the calm, learning environment that our pupils enjoy
● has the ability to motivate children to enjoy school whilst being accountable for achieving high standards at all times
● is caring, flexible, and a good team member with excellent communication skills
● is willing to collaborate and contribute to whole school development and promote an inclusive ethos that supports all children to achieve
Coombe Hill Infants School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and to equality of opportunity and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and other checks. References may be requested immediately after short-listing.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Main Pay Scale teachers and ECTs
Please visit the website for a virtual tour and further information. If you would like to visit before applying then please call the school office for more information.
Closing date for applications: Friday 9th May
Interviews: Week beginning 12th May
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility