KS2 Class Teacher
Position Type: Permanent
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2024
Pay Range: MPR
ECTs Considered: Yes
A founding member of the Palladian Academy Trust, Oldfield Park Junior School (OPJS) is a popular eight class community school that serves Oldfield Park and the surrounding suburbs of Bath. OPJS was formed in 1893, deemed as ‘Good’ in its last OFSTED inspection (October 2019) and currently has 238 children on roll. Due to the promotion of the previous post holder, we are looking to appoint an outstanding practitioner, with a passion for teaching, who can ‘hit the ground running’ and ensure that our fabulous children receive the very best.
Our school and children need you if you are:
- An outstanding teacher who is committed to motivate and inspire all children resulting in improved standards for all the children in your care.
- A person with passion, enthusiasm and drive who loves working with children, their families and the wider school community.
- Able to work collaboratively, plan and deliver consistently outstanding lessons, can assess learning effectively and committed to raising standards in all areas.
- A teacher who has high expectations of all members of a school.
- Flexible, hardworking and able to enjoy the fun and challenges of school life.
- Highly motivated and well organised.
- Has a passion to champion all aspects of the curriculum.
Do you fit the bill? If you feel that you do and have the energy, drive and enthusiasm then we would like to hear from you!
In return we can offer you:
- Delightful, enthusiastic and motivated learners.
- Excitement, challenge and an opportunity to shine.
- A leadership team who are committed to improving our school further and who view your professional development as a priority.
- A friendly, supportive and committed staff, determined to raise standards further.
- An inclusive community.
- A well-resourced school environment, based in an iconic and historic building.
- A school that receives the full support from our Trust.
Visits: Visits to our school are welcomed, our children and staff would be delighted to meet you before the formal interview process. Please telephone the school office on 01225-423477 to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Applications: Please apply via the Palladian Academy Trust website using the online application form.
Closing Date: Friday 19th April at Noon.
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 22nd April 2024
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
As this post involves working within one of these groups, we will require a Disclosure & Barring Service check and/or subscription to the DBS online service. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants must be willing to undergo rigorous safer recruitment screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.