Class Teacher
Monks Coppenhall Academy, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4LY10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
15 May 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
25 April 2024
Job details
Job role
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- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, term time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 academic year
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?
The successful candidate must: -
- Have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
- Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;
- Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;
- Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;
- Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.
- Be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer: -
- A very supportive, caring team;
- A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
- Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;
- Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);
- Eye care vouchers;
- Discounted gym membership;
- Free annual flu jab.
Further details about the role
The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and self-motivated class teacher from September 2024. This rare opportunity to join our successful school would be ideal for a recently qualified teacher who is looking to develop their skills. This is a temporary position for one academic year in the first instance. The position may be made permanent dependant on pupil numbers.
Monks Coppenhall Academy is a large three form entry primary academy with a 42 place nursery and a 7 place resource provision. Due to our size, we can be flexible in terms of year group on offer in either key stage one or key stage two. Moreover, we also have flexibility in which subject leadership team you could join. We therefore ask candidates to state their curriculum strengths, interests and areas of expertise.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with other relevant employment checks.
We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Thursday 9th May at 9:30 am and 4:00pm. To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway HR Officer- Holloway@monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk
Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail-Holloway@monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk. When applying, please state your subject specialism and Key Stage strength.
Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th May at 5:00pm
We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child feels valued and is given the opportunity to flourish.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
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About Monks Coppenhall Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 598 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Monks Coppenhall Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- holloway@monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 814040
At Monks Coppenhall Academy and Day Nursery, our educational vision is to be a place of excellence and enjoyment and have high aspirations for all our children.We want everyone to feel valued and achieve to the best of their potential.
We have very high expectations of behaviour, where all learners are given equal opportunities and treated fairly. We aim for children to feel safe and secure; we place a particular emphasis on meeting the emotional needs of our children. We aim for children to leave our Academy confident, happy and well equipped for the next phase of their education. Our very skilled team know each child well and want the very best outcomes for them.
We want children to enjoy learning and develop a love of learning. Children are at the heart of everything we do. The Children’s Council plays an active part in decision making within the Academy.
Arranging a visit to Monks Coppenhall Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email holloway@monkscoppenhall.cheshire.sch.uk.
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