Class Teacher
Merryfields School, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 9NY27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
4 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Special Needs
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) £2,679.00 SEN Allowance
Class Teacher job summary
Merryfields School is a 113-place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust.
We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education. Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.
The role:
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Class Teacher to join us as soon as possible on a permanent contract. Working hours are 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning, experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs is preferable.
- Is able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement, including through their own professional development.
- Is committed to having a positive impact within our diverse and inclusive school community.
- Is willing to play an active role in our supportive team
At Merryfields we can offer:
- A friendly and supportive welcome
- A commitment to your professional development including support and training
- A positive school ethos which celebrates success and achievement
Benefits of working for us include:
- A supportive school community
- Training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee making facilities
- Cycle to work and Tech schemes
- Health and wellbeing support
- Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants
How to apply:
Please submit your application via My New Term. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.
Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy
If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Josie Atkins, Bursar at hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
The closing date for applications 09:00 on Tuesday 4th March 2025
Lesson observations will take place W/c 10th March 2025
Interviews will take place on Thursday 20th March 2025
Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.
Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024. In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation 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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Merryfields School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- School size
- 108 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Merryfields School website (opens in new tab)
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