Early Years / Key Stage One Class Teacher

Job Overview

At Cranmere Primary School, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Early Years / KS1 teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As a key member of the staff team you will be highly effective in motivating students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all. We are looking for a candidate who can start in September 2024 (in year 1 or Reception). We feel this would be an excellent first step for an Early Career Teacher.  This role is initially a fixed term position for a minimum of one year.

The right candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher who understands the principles of quality first teaching

• Have detailed knowledge of the primary curriculum and a commitment to ensuring that its content and approach, reflects and meets the needs of our school community

• Passionate about your role in enthusing and supporting children to achieve their full potential

• Be a teacher who has high expectations of children’s behaviour and learning

• Be prepared to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

• Be ambitious for their own professional development and career progression

Potential candidates for this role are invited to visit the school. Please contact the school office to arrange this.

Job requirements:

• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• Recent and relevant experience in either Early Years or Year 1

Why choose us?

Cranmere Primary School is a highly successful two-form entry Primary school based in Esher, close to Sandown Racecourse. Our school is set in fantastic grounds, only 15 minutes walk from Esher Station, but on-site parking is also available in our large car park. We are committed to ensuring the well-being and safety of all the children in our care. Our most recent Ofsted report, from February 2020, rated us as 'Good' in an overwhelmingly positive report. The Ofsted report also highlighted that Cranmere pupils are 'full of enthusiasm for learning and thoroughly enjoy coming to school.'

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability

• A lively, friendly and professional team of colleagues, dedicated to achieving high standards

• Excellent professional development and training opportunities

• Children who love coming to school and who value learning

• An exceptional, high quality teaching environment with brand new facilities

Applications close on 16th May 2024 at noon and we expect to interview on Monday 20th May.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early for the right candidate.

You can find out more about Cranmere Primary School on our website.