Teacher of Primary Years Maternity Cover

Closing date: Friday 31 May 2024

Interviews to be held: W/C 03 June 2024

Start Date: September 2024

Salary: ECT M1– M6

Location: Kings Priory School

Hours of Work: 1 Year Fixed Term contract – Full time

 From 01 September 2024-31 August 2024 or until the Maternity leave of the current post holder ceases.

Kings Priory School wishes to appoint a highly qualified, outstanding committed professional as a full or part time Primary Years teacher. This could be for any Primary year group including EYFS.We are seeking a colleague who is capable of teaching Primary Years education to a high academic standard. This post is a fixed term position. The successful candidate will be a highly committed, creative and energetic practitioner who is able to make a full contribution to further raising standards of achievement and to the wider life of the school. Please state curriculum, phase strengths and interests in your application. This post would ideally suit an ECT or RQT, although an application from anyone is welcomed. A comprehensive CPD programme runs in the school to support staff development at all stages. The year group can be decided based on the strengths of the successful candidate.

Kings Priory School is one of the highest performing schools in North East of England, providing high quality education to over 1500 pupils aged 4 – 19. We are a school with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child both in and outside of the classroom. We are proud of our pupils who regularly achieve well above the national average in public examinations: *in 2022 at GCSE, 94% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 89% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths. In 2023 at GCSE, 93% of pupils achieved a grade 4+ in English and 94% of pupils achieved a 4+ in Maths.

The School operates across neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer Recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.