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Class Teacher

School
Merstham Primary School
Location
Redhill, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Part Time, Job Share
Salary
MPR £31,350- £42,689
Start Date
2nd September 2024
Expires
17th May 2024 08:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1417425
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates
Job Reference
mps-04-CK
Start Date
2nd September 2024
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates
  • Job ID: 1417425

New Teaching Opportunity  within a Village Community

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

Your opportunity

Merstham Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and passionateTeacher ECT or someone who is looking to expand their school experience. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated team of educational experts within GLF schools to continue to develop an exciting learning environment in collaboration with colleagues, as part of a dynamic and growing multi academy trust.

The successful candidates will be willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice and be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.

About Merstham Primary School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Merstham Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School. 

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

At Merstham Primary School, we want children to be confident lifelong learners. We set high expectations academically and socially and provide a nurturing environment to develop a caring attitude.

Therefore, we want our school to be a place where:

  • everyone feels safe, cared for and included;
  • all children are given the skills and opportunities to be independent and collaborative learners in a happy, structured, stimulating environment;
  • expectations are high, both collectively and individually;
  • all children are equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose a healthy, active lifestyle;
  • teachers provide school days that excite, challenge and motivate each child;
  • our 6 rules are simple, fair, understood and consistent;
  • everyone is valued and respected regardless of gender, race, age, religion or ability;
  • goals and targets are clearly defined and explained and achievements are celebrated;
  • we prepare all our children for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life and equip them to achieve the highest standards possible in everything they do.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

  •  Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
  •  Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  •  42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  •  We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  •  Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

What we are looking for

  • A Class Teacher with a passion for teaching at primary level
  • Experienced Teachers
  • Committed to ensuring that all children achieve their very best
  • Willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice
  • Able to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community
  • Able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations
  • Able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our children and support them in becoming lifelong learners

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  •  Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
  •  Flexible working options
  •  Generous holiday allowance
  •  Work life and family friendly policies
  •  Employee wellbeing initiatives
  •  Access to a staff benefits portal
  •  Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Salary: Main Pay Range £31,350 - £42,689

Hours of work: Full Time 4 days per week   

Closing date for applications – 15th May 2024

Interview date – W/C 20th May 2024

Contact

We would, positively encourage informal visits. If you would like to find out more information or have a query please contact the school directly. 

Attachments

Safeguarding Statement:

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Merstham Primary School

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