KS2 Teacher
St James CofE Primary School, Weybridge, Surrey, KT13 8PL5 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
7 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 April 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPR, Depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time teacher to join St James C of E Primary School, where pupils ‘are exceptionally happy, as are staff and parents’. St James is a two form entry primary school set in extensive grounds, enjoyed by friendly and polite pupils who are eager to learn. We are supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governor working together.
St James is situated in the heart of Weybridge and we are proud to be a school that serves the community and offers children an excellent primary education and experience. We would like to recruit a highly skilled and creative practitioner to join our St James family to nurture and inspire our children. The successful candidate will be caring and supportive to the needs of the children, be committed to our safeguarding responsibilities and work with the St James team to ensure all children become 'let their light shine'.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of an extremely motivated, forward thinking team with a strong vision for the school and its pupils. We are looking for a positive and committed team player, who can contribute to our engaging, varied and rich curriculum and lead a subject effectively. We welcome applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.
The right candidate will:
- have a secure understanding of the national curriculum and assessment process
- have high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and behaviour
- be able to use assessment data to effectively plan learning experiences
- have experience working in Key Stage 2
- be committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our children
- create a nurturing and inspiring learning environment
- have high standards of communication and interpersonal skills
- be flexible in their approach and be able to respond to the needs of our children and the school
- be warm and happy with a good sense of humour
Job Requirements:
- Relevant qualification (BA QTS B.Ed or PGCE)
- Experience of working in the primary phase
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- salary (MPR/UPR - scale point negotiable according to previous experience)
- amazing children who have a passion for learning and outstanding behaviour
- a friendly, supportive and inspirational team
- highly skilled, supportive network of colleagues
- dedicated TA team to support teachers and learners
- strong, supportive leadership team
- commitment to staff wellbeing
- established schemes of work
- a fully inclusive school which values and celebrates diversity
- excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression
- a successful ECT support program and mentor
- paid summer holiday 2024 for newly qualified ECT's, following completion of a 2 week induction in July
- dedicated subject leader time and timetabled PPA with year partner
- wonderful facilities including an extensive outside area surrounded by woodland for outdoor learning
- onsite parking
- Please see the 'Working at St James' page on the school website for further information.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in coming to work at St James, we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are welcomed, so please ring the school office on 01932 851762 for an appointment.
Closing date - Tuesday 7th May at midday
Interviews - Thursday 9th May 2024
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
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About St James CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- St James CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- admin@stjames-weybridge.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01932851762
Arranging a visit to St James CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stjames-weybridge.surrey.sch.uk.
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