3 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    24 February 2025

  • Closing date

    12 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    4 February 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 2.5 x days per week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday).

Contract type

Fixed term - until 27th March 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Description

Downham Church of England Primary School, working in partnership with Berlesduna Academy Trust, has an exciting opportunity for a part time KS2 Class Teacher to join the team on a 1 year fixed term contract from 24th February 2025 until 27th March 2026 to cover Maternity Leave.

Pay Range: MPR. Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 2.5 x days per week (Wednesday afternoon, Thursday and Friday).

Applications close: Midday on 12th February 2025. Interviews: To be confirmed.

School

Downham Church of England Primary School, based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay is working in partnership with the Berlesduna Academy Trust (www.berlesduna.co.uk), where the vision is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

Downham Church of England Primary School is a school with a Christian foundation and we welcome all children and adults into our community. We want our children, families and staff to know that they are valued, cared for and to be happy. We want our children to be passionate about learning and to equip them with the tools that will enable them to flourish academically, emotionally and spiritually.

We are looking for a person who:

· is fully supportive of the Christian vision, values and ethos of our school

· is fully able to lead a non-core foundation subject

· has high expectations of the children and themselves with a passion for raising standards and attainment

· has an engaging teaching style which enthuses and motivates the children to learn

· is fully inclusive of all pupils, regardless of their needs

· is resilient, passionate and excellent at building relationships

· works well as part of a team and has a commitment to improving and developing their own practice.

We can offer you:

· children who are enthusiastic learners and enjoy working together in a kind and caring community

· a high performing team

· supportive and friendly colleagues, parent and governors

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Application

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. Visits can be arranged by contacting Mrs Walker – Executive Headteacher at exht@downham-ceap.essex.sch.uk or by phone on 01268 710387.

Please take care to complete the application in full as incomplete applications will not be considered. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

The Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We may review the internet and social media relating to shortlisted candidates as part of the screening process. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

We are an equal opportunities employer.



What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

  • children who are enthusiastic learners and enjoy working together in a kind and caring community
  • a high performing team
  • supportive and friendly colleagues, parent and governors

Berlesduna is a Trust that values and invests in staff, excellent training, development and planned career progression.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Applying for the job

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About Berlesduna Academy Trust

Type
Multi-academy trust

Berlesduna Academy Trust is a medium sized Trust currently comprising of ten primary schools based in and around Basildon with ambitions to grow and is recognised as a role model for other Trusts. The MAT is developing rapidly to become a vibrant, exciting and dynamic place to learn and work.

The vision of the Berlesduna Academy Trust is to create and foster a culture of high aspiration, enjoyment for learning, academic success and lifelong skills amongst all pupils, regardless of their social, economic or cultural background.

Arranging a visit to Berlesduna Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kerrywallace@berlesduna.co.uk.

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