Class Teacher

Kew Woods Primary

  • Southport, Merseyside
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
  • Salary: Main Scale, Scale Point Range 1 - 6, To be negotiated according to experience
  • Location: Kew Woods Primary School
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • Hours: 1x Permanent Role and 1x Temp Role.
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 02/05/2024 at 17:00
  • Reference: 05789
To commence 1st September 2024Salary To be negotiated according to experienceClass Teacher - Full Time (EYFS - Year 6 depending on successful candidate) 1 x Temporary and 1 x Permanent positions available depending on passing 6-month probationary period.Job Requirements:The Governors of Kew Woods Primary School are seeking to appoint the best teacher available who has the ability, motivation and commitment to assist with the promotion of high standards of teaching and learning.The person appointed will be committed to promoting high standards of achievement and ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. Candidates should state curriculum strengths and interests.The successful applicant will:
  • Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all
  • Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards within the classroom and in personal conduct
  • Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position
  • Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
  • Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012)
  • Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school
We will offer you:
  • A caring, happy school with a pupil centred ethos for learning;
  • Well behaved, aspiring pupils who are keen to learn and whom take pride in their school;
  • Opportunities for professional development;
  • A highly committed staff who are very willing to help each other, share good practice and work together as part of a team.
Kew Woods Primary School is an academy and part of the Southport Learning Trust. We are really proud of our school and encourage you to explore our school website and Twitter feeds @KewWoodsAs an employee of the school you will have a responsibility for and must be committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.Southport Learning Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website, which can be accessed here:In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at interview.Completed application forms are to be returned marked for the attention of Mrs C Greaves (Headteacher).Please note: In section 5 of the application form candidates will be asked to write a personal statement to show how they meet the criteria and give examples of how they demonstrate impact. Maximum words 1000.Please contact the school office if you would like to visit and arrange a tour, availability and booking will be done for you. Scheduled tour dates will be in the week of 29th April 2024

Kew Woods Primary