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  • Start date details

    January 2023

  • Closing date

    13 October 2022 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    28 September 2022

Job details

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: .

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - 12 months period

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,157 - £50,935 per annum

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 (depending on experience)

Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

Required for: January 2023

Location: Thornhill Primary School, Thornhill Road, London N1 1HX

Salary Grade: Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 (depending on experience)

Salary Range: £32,157 - £50,935 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year to cover a maternity

Thornhill School is a unique community school with a clear vision and passion for learning. We are committed to high quality teaching for all our children and believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Join us in exploring what learning can be like and help us develop the most exciting environment possible.

We are looking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic Class Teachers for January 2023 to join our teaching team. Applications from experienced and early career teachers are welcome.

This is a great opportunity for any teacher who:

  • Loves teaching - is committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning
  • Is highly motivated and enjoys working with children
  • Has a strong commitment to professional development
  • Wants to make a difference for all groups of children

In return, Thornhill can offer you:

  • Children who are eager to learn and engaged with supportive parents
  • A rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive, motivated and committed team
  • Significant professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career
  • A vibrant and creative place to work

Visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the school office at jodie.smith@thornhill.islington.sch.uk or call 020 7607 4162.

Closing date for applications: Midnight, Thursday 13th October 2022

Shortlisting: Friday 14th October 2022

Interviews: Wednesday 19th October 2022

Tour Date: Monday 10th October at 4pm

How to apply

  • To apply for this post, please visit www.islington.gov.uk/jobs
  • If you need assistance, please email HR team at schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk quoting the job reference THOR/1207. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note that CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Thornhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.

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 Thornhill Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
457 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
020 7607 4162

The ethos at Thornhill is encapsulated in our motto: ‘Help Yourself and Others to Learn’. We support our children to develop a lifelong love of learning by offering a rich curriculum, including experts in residence such as poets, puppeteers, dancers and sports coaches. Over the last decade, Thornhill has established an impressive record of attainment and achievement, with our greater-than-average number of pupil premium children often exceeding the results of non-pupil premium children nationally. Situated in the heart of Barnsbury in Islington, north London, our children, parents and staff come together from a huge range of cultural and economic backgrounds to create a vibrant, inclusive community.

Thornhill School is a unique community school with a clear vision and passion for learning. We are committed to high quality teaching for all our children and believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Join us in exploring what learning can be like and help us develop the most exciting environment possible.

Arranging a visit to Thornhill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jodie.smith@thornhill.islington.sch.uk.

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