Full Time Lower KS2 Class Teacher - Winslow Church of England Combined School
Location: Winslow
Overview
Are you someone who can make a difference to a child's learning? Are you dynamic and resourceful? Are you committed to developing self-confident and independent children?
Due to an unexpected relocation, Winslow CE School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed lower KS2 teacher to join our team. This is a full time role starting Autumn 2024/January 2025 and we welcome applications from all individuals.
Salary Type: MPS/UPS
Salary details: MPS/UPS
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5
Closing date: 26/11/2024 23:59
Interviews to be held: Interviews to be held on Tuesday 3rd December although we reserve the right to interview on receipt of application and close the role early if a suitable candidate is found.
About us
Winslow Church of England School is a popular two form entry primary school in the centre of Winslow although we also welcome children from surrounding villages. Winslow is a small market town on the border of Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes with easy access to Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire.
As a school, we aim for nothing short of outstanding outcomes for all pupils, whilst concentrating on the individual, encouraging and nurturing personal interests and giving the time to discover individual gifts. We aim to create a learning environment and establish a love of learning so that pupils gain an enthusiasm for learning that remains throughout life.
Our school community is very welcoming and friendly, staff are exceptionally supportive both to each other and our pupils. We have a large outdoor space which we use for games and PE and also have a well-stocked library that helps encourage a love of reading. More information can be found on our website: https://winslowschool.co.uk
We can offer:
A supportive leadership team who are committed to excellence in education.
A school who put pupils first and provide excellent pastoral support.
A nurturing classroom and school environment.
An enriching, stimulating and enjoyable curriculum.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a full time lower KS2 class teacher. Your responsibilities will include:
• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring the highest possible standards in work and behaviour and providing equality of opportunity for all.
• Be a positive role model in terms of behaviour, work and attitude, setting high expectations.
• Plan and teach programmes of work in accordance with the National Curriculum in conjunction with colleagues in the same key stage, ensuring progression across the age and ability range, meets the needs of individual learners.
• Observe, assess, monitor and record the progress and attainment of all pupils in the class.
• Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate.
• Be committed to supporting extra-curricular activies.
• Foster excellent relationships and encourage the involvement and support of parents, governors, community and other agencies
Being able to support our children with all aspects of school life is essential. At the heart of everything we do is a desire to make a real difference to our children’s lives.
About you
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
• Effective and enthusiastic, with high expectations of all pupils and themselves.
• Committed to developing self-confident and independent learners and want to be part of a collaborative approach to school improvement.
• Be able to uphold the Christian vision of our school as well as promoting our five school values.
• Able to maintain professionalism at all times and fully engage with our school priorities.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and who can communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Other information
We encourage applicants to visit our school - please contact the School Office to arrange a time on 01296 712296. For further information or for an informal discussion about the post, please call Sam Dimbleby, Head teacher, on 01296 712296.
Application packs are available from our website.
https://www.winslowschool.co.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=139
All applications must be made using the Bucks County Council application form – CVs will not be accepted and references will be taken up prior to interview. Application forms should be sent to [email protected]
Early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert and interview early should a suitable applicant be found.
To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment policy includes all checks on staff and regular volunteers’ suitability, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks, as recommended by Buckinghamshire County Council in accordance with current legislation.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
