KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Lower Darwen Primary School, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0RBThis job expired on 11 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2025
Closing date
11 December 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
22 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Fulltime equivalent.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors wish to appoint an energetic, inspirational, committed and experienced Y2 teacher to the staff team. This will be a temporary position covering maternity leave from 5th January 2025 until 24th October 2025.
We are looking for someone who:
Demonstrates outstanding practice.
Has a good knowledge of Y2.
Has experience in KS1.
Has high expectations of self and is highly committed.
Has high expectations of pupil achievement and an understanding of how all children learn best.
Has excellent behaviour management skills.
Is highly motivated.
Approaches curriculum development creatively.
Has good interpersonal skills and can work as part of a team.
Can contribute to the wider life of the school.
Is resilient, hard-working and committed to continuously improving their own teaching practice.
Is an excellent member of a team, fostering good relationships.
What the school offers its staff
- A supportive and caring ethos.
- Supportive parents and Governors and strong links with the local community.
- Well motivated, well behaved pupils who are enthusiastic to learn and enjoy coming to school.
- A well-resourced and attractive working environment.
- A supportive team committed to your professional development.
- A wellbeing package.
Further information about the job
We strongly recomend you visit our school in order to support your application. Please contact the school office at office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
Timeline:
- Pre-visits - 2nd December to 6th December
- Closing date - 11th December
- Shortlisting - 13th December
- Interviews - 18th December
Commitment to safeguarding
Lower Darwen Primary School is committed to our responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults as outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children.
We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and therefore we apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure that the people selected are right for the job, and that all candidates are appropriately screened prior to appointment.
More safeguarding information can be found here:
https://www.lowerdarwenprimary.co.uk/safeguarding-and-child-protection/
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About Lower Darwen Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 389 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lower Darwen Primary School website
- Email address
- office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0125455639
Lower Darwen Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant, and inclusive learning community committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. We are dedicated to inspiring a love of learning, fostering creativity, and supporting every pupil to achieve their full potential.
Arranging a visit to Lower Darwen Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@lowerdarwen.blackburn.sch.uk.
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