Teacher

Prestbury CofE Primary School, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 4JJ

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  24 February 2025

• Closing date

  30 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): 6.5 hours on a Thursday and Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: From £31,000 depending on experience
• Pay scale: MPS scale but ECT's also welcome

What skills and experience we're looking for

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Experience of teaching Key Stage 2 - E

Experience of developing and maintaining parental involvement - D

Experience of teaching UKS2 - D

A subjected leader (shadow, if ECT) - D

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Qualified Teacher Status (ECT welcome) - E

Evidence of further appropriate professional development - D

Additional qualifications - D

GENERAL AND SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Effective interpersonal and communication skills - E

Effective organisational and administrational skills - E

Knowledge of current educational issues and development - E

Clear Education Philosophy which includes:

Understanding of how pupils learn - E

Provision of effective learning environment including pastoral support for pupils of all abilities - E

Planning for effective delivery and assessment of the curriculum E

ANY ADDITIONAL FACTORS

Positive approach to the changing climate of education - E

A commitment to the aims of a Church of England Primary School and be able to promote the Christian ethos within the school - E

What the school offers its staff

The Governors of this forward-thinking school are looking to appoint a highly motivated teacher to work in Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 class) for 2 days a week. Prestbury Church of England Primary is a popular school in the heart of East Cheshire. The successful candidate will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team.

Our school vision statement ‘Let your light shine’ is at the heart of all areas of our school. The successful candidate would be determined to develop young children as valued contributors to a more caring and sharing society and have the very highest expectations of all pupils, both behaviourally and academically.

Our school received a Good Ofsted rating in 2020 with an outstanding grade for Personal Development and we are looking for a teacher with commitment and enthusiasm to join our team to maintain and build on the high standards already in place.

We want to welcome the right person into our caring and mutually supportive team. As a Church School, we would welcome applications from practising Christians and those who would show commitment to supporting the school as a faith community.

Flexible working opportunities

This role is for Thursdays and Fridays, PPA can be worked at home where appropriate

Further details about the role

It is my pleasure to give you a warm welcome to Prestbury Church of England Primary School. We have a fantastic staff team, supportive parents, strong community links, including with St. Peter’s Church, and above all, great children who are a joy to be with.

We believe each child is unique, with different gifts, talents and personality and are passionate about being an inclusive school.

We consider our school to be a team which includes governors, staff, parents, children, the church, the local community and our friends at the Open Arms Academy in Kenya.

To apply, please complete and return the Church of England application form for this specific role, together with a letter of application of not more than two sides of A4.

Closing date: noon on Monday 27th January 2025

Proposed interview dates: Thursday 30th January 2025

In your letter of application please include:

• How your skills and experiences have prepared you for this post. Please pay particular attention to the job description and person specification whilst writing your letter with a focus on your suitability for the post gained from past experiences.
• What you personally would bring to Prestbury CE Primary School.

Please note we accept electronic applications via sbm@prestbury.cheshire.sch.uk. Pleasebe aware we cannot accept responsibility for mis-sent or late applications. If you are calledfor an interview, you will be asked to sign a paper copy of your application to ensure thedeclaration requirements are complete.

CVs will not be accepted. It is standard practice in the education sector to seek references for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

Electronic applications are preferred or you may send a completed application form and letter to:

Prestbury CE Primary School, Bollin Grove, Prestbury Cheshire SK10 4JJ

Telephone Number: 01625 469630

School Website Address: https://prestbury.school/

Applications to be returned to: Mr David J Capener

Prestbury CE Primary is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure. Our policy and practice is in line with the Department for Education’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Guidance.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to sbm@prestbury.cheshire.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored.

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Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher UKS2 Part-time application pack.pdf - 1.25 MB (opens in new tab)

About Prestbury CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Prestbury CofE Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: sbm@prestbury.cheshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01625 469630
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/prestbury-cofe-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Arranging a visit to Prestbury CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@prestbury.cheshire.sch.uk.

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