Teacher
Lanchester Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3HDDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
January 2024
Closing date
1 December 2023 at 9am
Date listed
27 October 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,344.00 - £40,083.00 Annually (Actual)
Teacher job summary
CLASS TEACHER
LANCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL
MPS (Inner Fringe Area)
Permanent Contract
Required from January 2024
We are seeking a full time Class Teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and is creative and innovative with the ability to inspire children.
We would like you to have:
Qualified Teacher Status
Be skilled in meaningful interactions with children to enhance their development
A proactive individual who is confident to use their own initiative
An individual who has a supportive, caring nature who can nurture children's individuality
Excellent team working skills
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and learning
An individual who has strong communication skills and utilises these to liaise with other professionals within the school
The ability to build strong rapports with the families in our school community
An ambitious approach to continual professional development
A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.
Additional Information:
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities and in performance management and development as required by the Trust’s policies and practices.
The job description is a guide to the duties the post holder will be expected to undertake. It’s not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive and will be subject to change as working requirements dictate and to meet the organisational requirements of the school and the Trust.
We can offer:
A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school
The support of a highly professional and committed staff team and the opportunity to expand your professional networks beyond the Trust through our external partnerships
The opportunity to develop your career within an expanding multi academy trust with a track record of excellent student attainment and achievement
Exceptional professional development opportunities
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
How to make an application:
Please read the attached Appointment Brief before completing your application.
To apply, complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, your motivation for making an application and how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification.
The vacancy closes on 1st December 2023 at 9am, h owever, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.
Interview date will be held w/c 4th December 2023.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Kerry Bridgewater, Office Manager on 01923 224160 or at kbridgewater@lanchester.herts.sch.uk
Website:www.lanchester.herts.sch.uk / www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
School Address: Hempstead Road, Watford, Herts WD17 3HD
E-mail:recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk
Danes Educational Trust Address: C/o St Clement Danes School, Chenies Road, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire WD3 6EW
Tel: 01923 589699
Applying for the job
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Lanchester Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Lanchester Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Thank you for your interest in Lanchester Primary School.
Lanchester Primary School is a very well-regarded school in central Watford, having had a very positive Ofsted inspection in July 2019. Along with our two sister schools, we have now joined the Danes Educational Trust. You will be joining the school at a time when we will be reaping the huge benefits of our involvement with Danes.
Our vision at Lanchester is that every child is valued, celebrated and encouraged to be the best version of themselves that they can be. Our children realise their full potential through taking pride and having fun in their learning. In so doing, they grow into confident citizens of their world, who can make a positive difference.
We inspire our children to enjoy their childhood, while becoming:
• Independent, resilient, lifelong learners
• Thriving, adaptable and aspirational people
• Caring, considerate and respectful members of society.
We are a two-form entry primary school situated near the centre of Watford with excellent transport links into / from London, we are also close to the M25. You can visit our school website: www.lanchestercfs.org.uk for further information about the school.
The governors and myself are committed to the well-being and continuing professional development of all members of staff. We are a part of the Danes Educational Trust who have a track record of excellent pupil attainment and achievement and offers exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and School.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.
If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact Dawn Gamble (Recruitment Manager) at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.
The Danes Educational Trust
The Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years. She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all six schools. If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.
The Trust’s core values are:
• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together
• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it
• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result
• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools
• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all
• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all
John Dibden
Principal
www.lanchestercfs.org.uk
www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk
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