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Class Teacher KS2

Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7BE

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• Job start date

  1 January 2025

• Closing date

  29 November 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Ends 31/08/2024
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and committed KS2 teacher to join our hard working and supportive team. The position will start in January in our mixed age group class of Year 5 and Year 6. The successful candidate will be keen to promote high standards in all aspects of school life and be sympathetic to the Christian character of our school. This is a fixed-term contract through to the end of the academic year, with the potential to extend beyond.

We are looking for someone who will;

- Be passionate about teaching and learning.

- Be a creative, inspirational class teacher with experience in the relative age groups.

- Have high expectations of pupil achievement and progress, and of pupil behavior.

- Be flexible in their approach, well organised, and prepared to work as part of a team.

- Take an active part in all aspects of the school community.

- Have a strong awareness of the social, emotional and well-being needs of young people.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer;

- Enthusiastic and happy children who love learning

- A very friendly and dedicated staff team

- Supportive leadership, governors and parents

- Excellent opportunities for continual professional development in a supportive local authority

- A setting with abundant learning resources - indoor and outdoor

Bisley Blue Coat School is federated with Oakridge Parochial School. The successful candidate will be given the opportunity to share and lead collaboratively across both schools. Both schools work well together to share good practice and learning opportunities.

The contract is fixed term for the remainder of the academic year. The contract will be reviewed in the summer term with the potential to be extended to meet the needs of the school.

Visits to Bisley Blue Coat School prior to application are warmly welcome. Please contact the school office on 01452 770 251 to make an appointment.

To arrange a visit to the school please telephone Ms Dawn Lane, School Business Manager, on 01452 770251.

Candidates should complete the County Council application form (available on the school’s website) and include a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 detailing their relevant skills and experience. Applications should be sent marked for the attention of Mr Ross Irwin, Executive Head Teacher. Emailed applications are accepted.

Applications to be submitted by 12pm on 29th November. Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd December.

Commitment to safeguarding

Bisley Blue Coat is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 54 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: admin@bisleybluecoat.gloucs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01452770251
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bisley-blue-coat-church-of-england-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Bisley Blue Coat Primary School is a small, friendly and dynamic village primary school in the heart of the Cotswolds.

Arranging a visit to Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bisleybluecoat.gloucs.sch.uk.

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