Class Teacher Vacancy – Fixed Term Contract - 01/09/2025 to 31/08/2026
We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our friendly, supportive Teaching Team.
We were inspected by Ofsted in November 2024 and we maintained our 'good' standard. The inspector said that 'Pupils thoroughly enjoy their time here ... Pupils are proud of their school ... The school has high expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour ...The school provides a well-designed curriculum ...Teachers are passionate and knowledgeable ...Leaders work hard to develop the school ... Leaders' effective support for staff means they feel valued and their workload is managed well.'
If you would like to find out about the fantastic facilities we have on offer and our passion for delivering a wide and full curriculum to our pupils – please view our virtual tour on our website.
The position is full time with responsibility for a curriculum subject area.
We can offer…
• Pupils that are a delight to teach with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning;
• A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community;
• A highly committed and supportive staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focussed on improving outcomes for children;
• A commitment to ensuring teacher wellbeing and a good work-life balance;
• Outstanding educational facilities and opportunities for all children to excel across the wider curriculum;
• Specialist Teachers who deliver Art, Music, PE and French;
• A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners.
Shottermill Junior School is committed to providing the highest standards of educational opportunity to every one of its pupils. The children at our school are seeking a Class Teacher who is…
• Positive, professional and committed to improving outcomes for all children;
• Creative, imaginative and passionate about bring learning to life;
• Able to promote high standards of English and Maths and effectively deliver the wider curriculum objectives;
• Committed to their own professional development and partnership working;
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;
• Committed to upholding the school’s vision and core values;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Your personal statement should contain information regarding your areas of teaching expertise, commitment to teamwork and your approaches for promoting good outcomes for pupils across the curriculum. We are also interested to know your career aspirations and how we can best support these.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL...
• Be able to carry out duties as described in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document.
• Have all the essential skills to fulfil the Class Teacher Job profile attached with this advert.
Safeguarding Statement
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)
Shottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
Shottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be registered with the update service.
Equal Opportunities
Shottermill Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection.
We welcome visits to our school to fully appreciate the positive learning culture, friendly staff team and delightful children we work with. Please contact Mrs Tara Budden - School Business Manager, if you require any further details.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 13th May 2025.
REHABILITATION OF OFFENDERS ACT 1974 (EXCEPTIONS) ORDER 1974 (AS AMENDED IN 2013)
Shottermill Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post you are applying for is subject to an order under Section 4(4) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must therefore provide information about all: convictions, cautions, warnings, reprimands, binding over or other orders, pending prosecutions, criminal investigations that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).
The successful applicants will be required to possess an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and be registered with the update service.
Equal Opportunities
Shottermill Junior School is an equal opportunities employer and its policies, including the need to guard against false assumptions based on an applicant’s race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, disability, religion, age, marital status, working pattern, sexual orientation or gender reassignment, are followed at all stages of the selection.
We welcome visits to our school to fully appreciate the positive learning culture, friendly staff team and delightful children we work with. Please contact Mrs Tara Budden - School Business Manager if you wish to arrange a visit or require further details.