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Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Knowle Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3QG

This job expired on 1 December 2023 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  January 2024

• Closing date

  1 December 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 November 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: No, visa sponsorship not available
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,000.00 - £41,333.00 Annually (Actual) 1.0 FTE

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Knowle Primary School is rapidly progressing and is seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and talented Full Time Class Teacher, who strives for perfection and wants to make a huge difference on the lives of our children. We want a teacher who is willing to go the extra mile for our children.

The position will begin in January 2024 to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will have a range of responsibilities but will ultimately be responsible for:

• Having a teaching commitment, with the ability to work under the pressure.
• Modeling consistent ‘Outstanding Teaching Practice’.
• Supporting all colleagues and working as part of a team to raise standards across the school.
• Being a role model to our children and recognising that ‘Disadvantage’ will not be a barrier to their achievements.
• Delivering the highest outcomes for our all of our children.

More information about the position can be found in the recruitment pack. 

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent. Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

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About Knowle Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 348 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Knowle Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knowle-primary-school-plymouth (opens in new tab)

Knowle are all very proud of the school and its children who, continue to go from strength to strength. Our aim at Knowle is to provide a rich and balanced curriculum that challenges every learner. Our staff are passionate about getting the very best out of every child ensuring that we maximise every learning opportunity. Our school is a vibrant, energetic learning environment whereby our children are enthused about their learning. We provide opportunities for our children to take risks and challenge themselves in their thinking as well as in their actions.

Knowle is rapidly raising standards and expectations. Staff constantly seek to improve their practice and in doing so provide children with the best opportunities to progress in their learning. Knowle is a unique and special school with the children at its heart. We create lasting memories for our children and ensure that their learning journey is enjoyable and rewarding.

As a school we pride ourselves on our warm and approachable nature. We operate on an open door policy that enables parents to feel part of our school community. We love a challenge at Knowle and like our children, we learn best when we are challenged to improve.

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