9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    10 May 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    15 April 2024

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 0.4 FTE Teaching two days per week on Thursday and Fridays

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - until 30th June 2025 in the first instance

Pay scale

M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors and Head Teacher of this aspiring one-form entry primary school are seeking to appoint a hardworking, motivated professional to join our dedicated teaching team from September 2024 as a part time class teacher. This is a temporary position to cover maternity leave until 30th June 2025 in the first instance.

Hugo Meynell CofE Primary School is a warm and friendly Church school, which focuses on the learning of all. We seek to find and refine the talents in everyone to ensure that we all live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner to join our highly successful and motivated team. We are a good school, continuing to work hard to move to outstanding with a continued focus on children's attainment and progress. As well as highly skilled experienced teachers, we warmly welcome ECTs to apply for this position.

You should be a team player, who will motivate and excite our children. You will have enthusiasm, drive and commitment to school improvement and share a vision of primary school practice and development.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is an outstanding practitioner with a passion for teaching and learning.
  • Is able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement
  • Is passionate about enabling all children to reach their potential.
  • Recognises the strengths of each child and is able to address next steps for learning
  • Is committed to working as part of a team and fully take part in the life of our school and our community

  • Is well organised and able to work well both as part of a team and independently
  • Is able to work flexibly and supportively within a wider team

  • Is cheerful with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, and a good sense of humour


What the school offers its staff

At Hugo Meynell we provide a secure, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education. All of our staff are dedicated to providing the best educational experience for all children in a fun and stimulating environment. We confidently expect the years children spend at our school to be happy and successful. When children join our school, they are welcomed into a warm, comfortable environment in which the atmosphere and provision lead to effective learning.

At Hugo Meynell we can offer:

  • Happy and friendly children who are enthusiastic and want to learn
  • A dedicated team of Staff
  • A supportive and experienced Governing Body
  • A good relationship with our parents and the wider community
  • A commitment to your professional development
  • Involvement in whole school improvement and improving outcomes for all pupils in the community

  • A school where the wellbeing of all is a priority


Further details about the role

The appointment is subject to:

  • The current conditions of employment for teachers contained in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
  • The Teachers’ Standards, which set the minimum requirements for teachers’ practice and conduct

Application Process:

  • Closing Date: 9am Friday 10th May 2024
  • Shortlisting: Friday 10th May 2024
  • Teaching Observation & Interview– 20th/21st May 2024

Application forms should be returned to the school, either by post or email. Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets detailing your strengths and experience.

If you would like to find out more about the post please contact Mrs Bronwen Gleave, Headteacher, on the number below.

We encourage all potential candidates to visit the school prior to submitting an application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Julie Redfern on 01630 672287 or by email office@hugomeynell.staffs.sch.uk

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note: It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (KCSIE 2023). On line searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted applicants.


Commitment to safeguarding

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note: It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (KCSIE 2023). On line searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence checks on shortlisted applicants.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@hugomeynell.staffs.sch.uk

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About Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
193 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01630 672287

Hugo Meynell CofE Primary School is a warm and friendly Church school, which focuses on the learning of all. We seek to find and refine the talents in everyone to ensure that we all live ‘life in all its fullness’ (John 10:10)

Arranging a visit to Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hugomeynell.staffs.sch.uk.

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