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Part-time fixed-term teacher

Loatlands Primary School, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 2NJ

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Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 Tuesday to Friday
Contract type: Fixed term - 4 months
Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who;

Is ambitious for our children’s outcomes, both academic and beyond
Will build great relationships with parents and families
Has a developed understanding of the national curriculum
Is passionate about working to ensure excellent progress for our children
Bring new ideas to enhance our provision further
Be a team player

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

Well motivated children and supportive families
A positive, friendly and dedicated staff team
A Leadership team who encourage work/life balance
Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across our Multi Academy Trust Pathfinder Schools

Further details about the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a part-time teacher (0.8FTE) to join our Phase 1 Team covering Reception and Year 1. We actively welcome applications from teachers in the early stages of their career.

Our children are well behaved and enthusiastic learners, they enjoy coming to school and there is a supportive and forward-thinking staff team.

You will support us in maintaining our healthy, safe and caring environment where our pupils are empowered to broaden their horizons, develop a love of learning and open their minds to new opportunities.

Loatlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with safer recruitment practice, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant and references will be requested for short-listed applicants prior to interview.

Loatlands Safeguarding Policies and Procedures are available on their website, which can be accessed on the following web address Loatlands Primary School - Statutory Information

For any queries about the post, please contact the Business Manager, Mrs Gillian Seakens on 01536 903713 or email bursar@loatlands.pfschools.org.uk

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews may begin soon after receipt of applications for shortlisted candidates, therefore we recommend that you apply early.

Being part of Pathfinder Schools offers a fantastic opportunity to develop yourself, as a Trust we actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of good practice; we believe that by developing a love of learning and having the highest expectations, all members of the Pathfinder Schools community can achieve and inspire greatness.

Pathfinder Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS, Reference, Identity, Criminal Record and Medical Checks are mandatory for all posts within Pathfinder Schools.

Online searches

As part of our rigorous Safer Recruitment process, Pathfinder Schools has adopted the practice of online searches for external shortlisted candidates. The purpose of the search is to enable us to fulfil our duty under Keeping Children Safe in Education and is part of our due diligence to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we may need to discuss with you during interview.

Therefore, if you are shortlisted for a role, an appropriate online search will be undertaken on your name(s). Consent to an online search is included in the Pathfinder Schools application form. Searches are based on publicly available information, therefore where your profiles are private or are locked, no further search will be required on these pages. Any information given will be treated as confidential and will only be used in relation to the post for which you have applied.

Pathfinder Schools is passionate about its values of Aspiration, Responsibility and Courage, we believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We are committed to an inclusive workforce that represents many different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. Our employee lifecycle processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our colleagues, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. While we have more work to do to advance diversity and inclusion, we’re committed to moving our Trust and the education sector forward.

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.