EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher
Portesham Church of England Primary School, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4HP32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2025
Closing date
11 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 September 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS
EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher job summary
About the Trust
First Federation Trust, an education charity and multi-academy trust of 29 primary schools across Devon, West Dorset and Plymouth, is looking to recruit a EYFS/Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join the hard-working and friendly team at Portesham CE Primary School, from January 2025 or earlier if possible.
As a First Federation Trust school, we are driven by our shared values to encourage every individual to aspire, flourish and achieve, while celebrating the diversity and distinctiveness of each school. We are committed to enhancing the provision at all our schools and aim to provide the best possible education for all pupils. Our schools benefit greatly from working collaboratively with the central team, providing support and inspiration to one another and drawing upon the wide range of skills and expertise on offer.
About the school
Portesham CE Primary School is set in the beautiful village of Portesham, close to the towns of Dorchester and Weymouth, with good transport links across both Dorset and Devon. The school provides a warm and nurturing learning environment with a family atmosphere which has excellent relationship with parents/carers and the local community.
About this role
The position is for a full time permanent EYFS/KS1 teacher.
About the candidate
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who thrives on challenge, has good curriculum knowledge and is passionate about securing positive outcomes for every individual. Experience of Early Years and mixed age classes would be desirable.
Why work for us
Whatever role or level, we are committed to supporting staff in their professional development and offer a wide range of benefits including:
- An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential
- Collaborative support and ongoing professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring
- Fast-track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools
- Access to either the Teacher Pension Scheme (depending on the role)
- Access to a free and confidential employee well-being programme
- Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme
Visits to the school are recommended - please contact the school to book a visit on 01305 871283 or office@portesham.dorset.sch.uk
Closing Date: Friday 11th October at midday
Interview date: TBC w/c 21st October 2024
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website: https://www.portesham.dorset.sch.uk/safeguarding/
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
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 Portesham Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 60 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
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