Classroom Teacher - Part Time 0.4 FTE

Salary: TSAT Teacher Scale pro rata to £11,526 - £17,720 for hours and weeks stated (£28,817 - £44,302 FTE)

Hours: 2 days per week 0.4 FTE

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed term until 31/08/2023

Closing Date: 19/02/2023

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking to appoint a part time Class Teacher to join Penbridge Schools within our Key Stage 2 on a fixed term contract.

You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where children can develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially to be prepared for their future lives.

Our School

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Primary School. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

At Penbridge Schools, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.

Penbridge School is one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth.

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification

• Be a qualified teacher
• Committed to contributing to our fully inclusive school, being proactive in adjusting support for pupils
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
• Be committed to “Being your best self” and be keen to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, hub and Trust.
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
• Be willing to engage with research informed practice
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

What our Trust will offer you:

• TSAT pay scales above national pay scales
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
• As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You - A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
• A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.