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  • Job start date

    4 November 2024

  • Closing date

    20 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    30 September 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS1 to MPS6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

  • Qualified Teacher status
  • Teaching degree or equivalent (BA, BEd, PGCE etc.)
  • The ability to communicate clearly and take into account, where appropriate, the views of others
  • Excellent personal organisational skills
  • A flair for teaching and the ability to contribute and work as a member of a strong team.
  • An inspirational, committed and highly effective classroom practitioner who is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for each individual child.
  • Effectively communicate orally and in writing to a range of audiences
  • Maintain a calm level of professionalism at all times.
  • Effectively fulfil and be willing to develop further the expectations of the Teachers Standards.
  • An ability to create a warm, positive and motivating learning experience for children.
  • A commitment to raising attainment
  • An up‐to‐date and working knowledge of the National Curriculum.
  • Knowledge of appropriate resources and strategies which support outstanding teaching and learning opportunities.
  • Good knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching at Key Stage 1 and 2
  • Working knowledge and experience of Assessment for Learning; and assessing without levels
  • Excellent subject knowledge
  • Excellent classroom management skills
  • Energy and enthusiasm
  • Reliability and integrity
  • Sense of Humour
  • Excellent record of health, punctuality and attendance
  • A commitment to the ethos of the school
  • Commitment to your continuing professional development


Desirable

  • Evidence of further educational study or qualification
  • Experience using a range of assessment tools
  • Good time management skills
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to contribute to and participate in the wider context of school life
  • Experience of intervention processes to raise achievement
  • Experience of working in a larger school
  • Adaptability to changing circumstances

What the school offers its staff

UNIQUENESS

Woodlands is distinguished from other schools by its unique, warm, and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

COMMUNITY

Staff members, many of whom have dedicated 17 years to Woodlands, view the institution as an extended family, indicating a strong sense of community within the school.

INCLUSIVITY

Staff members appreciate working at Woodlands primarily for the team's emphasis on inclusion and meeting the needs of every child, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Woodlands Primary School offers a wide array of professional opportunities with a clear focus on continuous professional development and growth. The leadership team is noted for their exceptional support and investment in staff.

UNITY

The staff at Woodlands are described as resilient, professional, hardworking, and supportive of each other, fostering a sense of unity and camaraderie within the school community.

FORWARD THINKING

Woodlands and its associated trust are recognized for their forward-thinking approach, being outward-facing, research-led, and collaborative in their endeavours.

TEAMWORK

Collaboration among staff at Woodlands goes beyond mere cooperation, reflecting true camaraderie and a shared commitment to supporting one another to create an environment where every child's needs are met.

WORKLOAD

The manageable workload at Woodlands enables staff to deliver their best while maintaining a healthy work-life balance, contributing to a positive working environment.

COLLABORATION

The Mercia Learning Trust is praised for its commitment to supporting staff and providing valuable opportunities for collaboration with practitioners across its network of schools.

CHALLENGE

Staff members at Woodlands find fulfilment in the daily challenges presented by their roles, particularly in the enthusiasm displayed by the students, highlighting the rewarding nature of their work.

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 Woodlands Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
479 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Woodlands Primary School is a vibrant community where children aged 2-11 grow into confident learners. Serving around 500 children in south Sheffield, we believe in nurturing both academic success and personal achievements.

Our school is characterised by care, enthusiasm, and expertise, with a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children. We focus on developing articulate communicators, passionate readers, and inclusive individuals who display impeccable behaviour.

Our expert teachers carefully plan every subject, ensuring each child’s needs are at the heart of what we do. We offer wonderful children, a dedicated staff team, and leadership committed to improving outcomes for all.

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