Experienced KS2 Teacher – Y3 maternity cover

Hook Junior School, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 February 2025

• Closing date

  12 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 November 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPR, UPR considered

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced teacher who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of securing high standards in teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
• Has strong subject knowledge of the key stage two curriculum, in particular in reading, writing and maths
• Has a strong understanding of the development of children as confident, resilient, independent individuals
• Is able to confidently and strategically lead a subject successfully
• Is able to provide exciting, creative and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
• Is confident and competent using IT
• Is a team player who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Is committed to high standards of personal and professional development
• Is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching KS2 is essential.
• Is passionate about playing their part in the wider life of the school and its community

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Investment in your continued professional development
• Weekly PPA (non-contact time) working with colleagues in year teams
• Additional non-contact time for subject leadership
• Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of learning and care for all
• Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
• Personal laptop to undertake your role
• A strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
• Active commitment to staff wellbeing
• Models of excellent practice in teaching, learning and leadership to support you
• Supportive governing body, parents and school community

Commitment to safeguarding

Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Hook Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 478 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Hook Junior School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01256 762 468
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hook-junior-school (opens in new tab)

Hook Junior School is a 4-form entry junior school with a range of experienced and recently qualified teachers, as well as a friendly and capable support staff team. We were delighted to have received the elusive, second outstanding grade from Ofsted at the end of last term which reflects the high standards we strive for and the positive impact we aim to make on the lives of our children.

Arranging a visit to Hook Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk.

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