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Class Teacher

School
Marden Lodge Primary and Nursery School
Location
Caterham, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
GLF Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range
Start Date
1st January 2025
Expires
30th November 2024 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1452453
Suitable for
ECT (NQT) Graduates
Start Date
1st January 2025
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates
  • Job ID: 1452453

We are looking to appoint an experienced class teacher to join our dedicated team from January 2024.

Your opportunity

The successful candidate will be a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of nurturing children to achieve their personal best. They will have high aspirations, and a passion for learning, be innovative and creative in their teaching and a strong team player. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working in a Primary setting

• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated

• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children

• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting

• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour

• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents

• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes

• A passion to make a difference

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Marden Lodge Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School is a happy, vibrant and forward thinking. We have a friendly and committed staff who follow our vision statement of Aiming High, Working Hard, Learning Together. The school sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Marden Lodge , our cluster includes the following other primary schools; Chestnut Park, Whyteleafe, Warlingham Village, and Hillcroft.

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.

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 43 academies or in our central team.

● 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

● 43 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

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 Local Government Pension Scheme

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Career pathways and talent management

● 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: Permanent – full time

Salary: GLF Main Pay Range or Upper Pay Range

Start Date: 1st January 2025

Closing date for applications: 30th November 2024

Interview date: TBA

Contact: If you would like more information about the role, or a tour of our school, please contact the school office.

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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.

Marden Lodge Primary and Nursery School

Marden Lodge Primary and Nursery School

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