Class Teacher - Maternity Cover KS2
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2AR84 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Spring Term Jan 2025
Closing date
30 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M3-M5
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high aspirations for all.
- Is happy, passionate and has high expectations of self and others.
- Is a positive team player and solution focused.
- Demonstrates dedication and commitment to the teaching profession.
- Is ambitious for the pupils they work with.
- Has good organisational skills and excellent time keeping.
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in education.
- Valid teaching certification.
- Preference of experience working with KS2 pupils.
- Clean DBS checks.
- Strong knowledge of phonics and reading teaching.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys research and upskilling their role in education.
- Patience and adaptability in working with diverse pupil populations.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- Great pupils.
- A friendly ethos with excellent support from colleagues and the leadership team.
- A resource-rich and well-maintained school.
- Excellent training, professional development, and career opportunities.
- An inclusive schoolthat thrives on equality and diversity.
- Excellent commuter linksalong the Elizabeth line and Paddington line, and close to the A4 and M4.
Further details about the role
Personal Qualities
We are looking for the right person who:
- has dedication and passion towards the profession.
- demonstrates a positive and can-do attitude.
- Can build strong relationships with staff, parents and pupils.
- Is forward thinking and enjoys learning.
- Can plan and create interesting, stimulating and exciting lessons.
- Can make a positive contribution to the school and pupils.
- Demonstrates patience and adaptability in working with diverse pupil populations.
- Is a team player who makes a positive contribution.
- Has an excellent attitude towards attendance and punctuality.
Responsibilities
- Uphold the DfE Teachers’ Standards 2011.
- Plan and deliver creative lessons that align with the curriculum.
- Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning.
- Develop individualised learning plans to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Assess pupil progress regularly and provide constructive feedback.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
- Implement research-based teaching strategies and use resources effectively to promote excellent learning outcomes.
Commitment to safeguarding
St Mary’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of all our pupils. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a successful enhanced DBS clearance process.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lbrown@stmarys.slough.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Mary's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 682 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- lbrown@stmarys.slough.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01753 534791
St Mary’s school is between Slough's main high street and Upton Park. It is surrounded by thriving businesses, housing, churches as well as parks and woodlands. The school was set up by the church in the 19th century to serve the needs of its local community and it still does today.
St Mary's started off very small and today we accept on role around 660 pupils. The school centres around a busy and bustling diverse community that celebrates a range of ethnicities and culturally rich families that represent many parts of our integral world.
As a Church of England school, we value and are ambitious for all children and are committed to providing a positive, happy, safe and stimulating environment for them to enjoy and excel in their learning; grow in confidence, resilience and independence; achieve their full potential and flourish as individuals whatever their ability. To provide a safe, supportive and happy learning environment where all children can learn, grow, achieve and flourish.
We take every opportunity to work with churches and faith groups, schools, charities, businesses and organisations, resulting in exciting learning opportunities for our children and learning outside the classroom.
We also take part in many local, national and international events such as fundraising for global charities, competitions and campaigns, reflecting our school vision and core values. The Slough Foodbank, Defibrillators in Public Places (DiPPs), The Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, NSPCC; Children in Need; Comic and Sports Relief; Macmillan Cancer Support; UNICEF UK campaigns are a few of the charities that we support.
In addition, we respond to emergency appeals when we can e.g. Cyclone Idai and the hurricane disaster Fund, supporting Alwyn Allison Primary School, Anguilla following Hurricane Irma.
We engage with our MPs, previously Fiona Mactaggart and Tan Dhesi and have visited them in The Houses of Parliament and have visited Slough Mayors’ Office. Slough Youth Parliament have several representatives who were previous pupils and who have now enjoyed prestigious political experiences in secondary schools. Black History Month is elaborated with local representative and creative partners. Sustrans worked with us to support sustainable transport and we have taken part in farm projects and county estates’ programmes for increasing access to local food, and attended Countryside Food and Music festivals.
Arranging a visit to St Mary's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lbrown@stmarys.slough.sch.uk.
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