KS1 Class Teacher
Furneux Pelham Church of England School, Furneux Pelham, Hertfordshire, SG9 0LH5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 October 2024 at 9am
Date listed
1 October 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 4 days per week. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6 months with possibility of extension or other roles
Pay scale
- MPR dependent on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Evidence of continuing professional development
Teaching Ability and Curriculum Understanding
- Evidence of excellent classroom practice
- A thorough knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and teaching in the primary years
- Ability to use ongoing formative assessment to plan exciting and stimulating learning activities that will motivate and encourage children and move their learning forward
- Ability to effectively create and maintain an inspiring learning environment
- Good understanding of child development and the ability to recognise and respond to the individuality of children
- Ability to inspire, lead and motivate children
- Positive strategies for consistent behaviour management of children
- Commitment to the integration of children with special educational needs into a main stream school environment
- Commitment to the active involvement of parents in their child’s learning
Personal Qualities
- The ability to develop and maintain good relationships with staff, parents and pupils
- Energetic, enthusiastic and positive approach to day-to-day issues
- Ability to be reflective about own practice
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability and commitment to work closely in a team
- A sense of commitment to the job and the school
- A sense of balance with a life outside of school
- Positive caring attitude, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
- Ability to build links within the school community and beyond
- A commitment to the ethos of a Church School
What the school offers its staff
We are looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated teacher to join our dedicated, creative and supportive team of staff at our small school set in a stunning village location close to Bishop's Stortford and Buntingford.
Teaching and support staff work seamlessly together in a highly positive learning environment and pupils thrive. We are proud of our pupils' excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning. We enjoy close working partnerships with local schools in Bishop's Stortfordand all staff benefit from these links. Staff are encouraged to develop as professionals and are given opportunities and supportto take part in national research projects.
Further details about the role
This will be a part-time, fixed term appointment to cover a staff member's absence. Commencing from 6th November 2024, unless an earlier start can be facilitated, until 4th April 2025 with the possibility of extension or alternative opportunities at the school. The role will be in Key Stage 1 in a mixed-age Year 1 / 2 class of 26 children for four days per week; Monday plus Wednesday to Friday.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and other disclosures and recruitment checks.
Applying for the job
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About Furneux Pelham Church of England School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 88 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@furneuxp.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01279 777344
Furneux Pelham School is a very happy, calm and welcoming school with a staff team that is dedicated, supportive and nurturing. We want to provide the best learning experience possible for all of our pupils.
The curriculum we offer at Furneux Pelham School is balanced, relevant and inclusive and is bespoke to our school. It is designed specifically to meet the needs of all our pupils. We ensure the children have a range of engaging learning experiences that challenge, stimulate and promote thinking, learning, personal growth and development.
Arranging a visit to Furneux Pelham Church of England School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@furneuxp.herts.sch.uk.
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