Teacher

Bitterne Church of England Primary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 7BX

5 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  28 April 2025

• Closing date

  10 February 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  31 January 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - The post is initially offered as a fixed term post but with potential to extend to a permanent role.
• Pay scale: Mainscale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a teacher looking for a new and inspiring school teaching experience?

We are seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Class Teacher who is forward thinking, creative and enthusiastic and who is determined to make a difference to every child in every lesson. A keen interest or experience in the Early Years would be desirable but not essential. The post is initially offered as a fixed term post but with potential to extend to a permanent role.

Bitterne CE Primary is an inclusive school. We pride ourselves on having a strong Christian ethos through our values of Love, Trust and Forgiveness that guide and support us in all that we do for our children, families and community. We celebrate, nurture and challenge each unique child in order that they are inspired by the world around them, have confidence to believe in themselves and in others and achieve the best they possibly can.

The appointed candidate will:

- Create a positive learning environment where children thrive and feel safe and secure.

- Have a passion for learning that will inspire and motivate children to be independent thinkers.

- Promote exceptionally high standards in children’s achievements and behaviours.

- Plan and deliver well-structured learning experiences based on assessment for learning.

- Be fully inclusive of all children, adapting teaching and learning to meet their needs.

- Be a great team player who has positive relationships with colleagues, children and parents.

- Possess and demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.

- Have secure knowledge of safeguarding.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

- Children who embrace and demonstrate our core Christian values of Love, Trust and Forgiveness

- Delightful, happy children who are responsible and keen to learn

- Welcoming, supportive parents who work with the school

- A fantastic, supportive team of colleagues who work together to provide the very best for our children

- Opportunities for professional development

- A workplace that supports well-being and work-life balance

- A supportive team of Governors who engage fully with the school

Flexible working opportunities

The vacancy is for a fixed period of one term. The post is initially offered as a fixed term post but with potential to extend to a permanent role. Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact Clare Horan (info@bitterneceprimary.net / 02380 499494) to arrange.

You can also download a copy of the application pack from our website www.bitterneceprimary.net

Commitment to safeguarding

Bitterne CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide references.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to info@bitterneceprimary.net

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

About Bitterne Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Bitterne Church of England Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: info@bitterneceprimary.net
• Phone number: 02380499494
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bitterne-ce-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Two form entry primary school.

Arranging a visit to Bitterne Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@bitterneceprimary.net.

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