Classroom Teacher ( Maternity Cover)

Woolden Hill Primary School, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE7 7ES

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Autumn 2023

• Closing date

  4 June 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Full time - Monday-Friday
• Contract type: Maternity or parental leave cover - 12 Months
• Pay scale: MPS M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woolden Hill Primary School

Fixed -Term Class Teacher ( Maternity Cover)

Grade: MPS 1-6

Full-Time working Monday -Friday

Fixed-Term for one year ending in August 2024

We are looking for a highly motivated person with energy, enthusiasm and a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences, making a difference to the lives of all our children. You must be a hardworking and supportive team member, with a clear understanding of how children learn and the ability to plan for effective and high quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations for children’s achievement and behaviour and demonstrate excellent classroom practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all our children.
• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
• Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Academy Trust.
• Be committed to supporting and enhancing our school’s ethos and vision.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to be fully involved the life of the school community.
• A commitment to supporting and enhancing our school’s ethos and vision.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached to support with your application.

What the school offers its staff

In return we will give you the opportunity to:

• Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant and exciting school.
• Develop your profession within our school.
• Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
• Enjoy your teaching journey.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school.
• Good opportunities for personal and career development.
• CPD development both within school and through DSAT networks and wider external partnership working.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee benefits.
• Talk to us about flexible working.

Why Choose Us:

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Closing Date for Applications: 04 June 2023

Interview Date: W/C 05 June 2023

Expected start Date: 22 Autumn2023

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About Woolden Hill Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Woolden Hill Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hrhelpdesk@discoveryschoolstrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woolden-hill-primary-school-leicester (opens in new tab)

Woolden Hill Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs, both now and in the future. We pride ourselves on being a research informed school and engage in regular opportunities to learn about the latest developments in Teaching and Learning. We invest in staff CPD to ensure that all members of the school can develop. We visit other schools and find out about the best practise both within this country and beyond to ensure that we are ready for the next adventures the world of education has to offer. Our unique setting allows our children to benefit from a range of experiences to enhance their learning. Our curriculum follows the drivers of past, present and future to allow our children to engage in the past to help learn about how they can be effective citizens both now and in the future. We have a vast outdoor area which allows for pond dipping, Forest Schools and additional learning opportunities. We can also walk to Bradgate Park for enhanced experiences in geography and science.

Arranging a visit to Woolden Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhelpdesk@discoveryschoolstrust.org.uk.

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