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Reception or Y1 teacher

Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 7RQ

This job expired on 29 March 2019 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2019

• Closing date

  29 March 2019 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  10 March 2019

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern:
  • Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main pay range 1 to Main pay range 6, £23,720 to £35,008

Reception or Y1 teacher job summary

The pupils, staff and governors of Burley & Woodhead CE Primary are seeking to recruit an outstanding reception or Y1 teacher for the academic year 2019-2020 in the first instance. This is an exciting time to be part of our school as we develop our new DfE English Hub, focusing on early reading and phonics. Our new teacher will be an integral part of developing our practice and receive cutting edge training in early language and reading.

We are a forward thinking and dynamic staff who are dedicated to enabling our pupils to achieve their full potential. Our unique and innovative curriculum ensures that our children progress quickly, whilst at the same time having the opportunity to develop their individual skills through a context-led approach to learning. Although we have very high expectations of our pupils and their academic success is important to us, we firmly believe in developing and nurturing the whole child and provide opportunities for each child to shine.

Our school community is looking for someone who will:
• Be an exceptional Y1/EYFS classroom teacher
• Be passionate about early reading and phonics and keen to develop and showcase their own practice
• Be reflective and keen to develop their teaching practice as part of the staff learning community
• Believe in a holistic and creative approach to teaching and learning
• Be supportive of our school’s Christian ethos

In return, we offer:
• A strong commitment to career development for all staff
• Happy, confident, enthusiastic and hardworking pupils who are eager to learn and who enjoy their time at school
• A dedicated and highly skilled team of committed staff and governors
• Excellent links with parents and the wider community
• An attractive rural location with well-maintained and managed premises

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01943 862739.

An information pack, job description, person specification and application form are available on the school website: www.burleywoodhead.com

Interested candidates are requested to return completed application forms to recruitment@burleywoodhead.com . We welcome applications from NQTs.

• The closing date for applications is 12pm, Friday 29th March 2019
• Short listing will take place week beginning Monday 1st April 2019.
• Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 8th April.
At Burley and Woodhead CE Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and adults. We expect everyone in our community to share this commitment.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability.
In order to be successful in being shortlisted for this role, candidates will need to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the person specification. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to satisfactory references, DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and occupational health clearance being obtained.

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.

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About Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 199 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: recruitment@burleywoodhead.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burley-and-woodhead-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

We are a one-form entry school in Burley-in-Wharfedale, near Ilkley. We are proud to have been designated by the DfE as one of 32 schools nationally to be an English Hub. This brings many advantages to our school, not least cutting edge training in reading and phonics/spelling. Our bespoke curriculum and growth mindset ethos makes Burley Woodhead an exciting place to teach.

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