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SalaryAn opportunity has arisen for a EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher to join our team. Due to this being a maternity cover, initially this is a fixed term position beginning 4 September 2024
Applications are welcomed from both experienced and ECTs.
We are looking for a full-time Class Teacher. With mutual respect and togetherness, we are empowered to believe in ourselves and develop our creativity to make a positive impact on the world. Taddington & Priestcliffe Primary School has embedded practises that empower children, parents and members to believe in themselves, develop their creativity and make a positive impact upon the world. We are collaborating with the Limestone Peak Federation and under the leadership of the Executive Headteacher, together with the Head of School our purpose is to provide the very best possible education for our children through high quality training and professional development.
We strive to develop a curriculum rich with challenges and full of opportunities for applying the skills and knowledge taught both within school and beyond. Our learners and staff are happy, engaged, respectful and supportive of one another. At Taddington & Priestcliffe School we take great pride in educating children in a friendly, challenging, exciting and purposeful environment.
If you are a forward thinking teacher with strong team working skills we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive forward thinking school, who in return for your commitment and hard work, will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess qualified teacher status
- Be able to establish excellent relationships with children and parents, promoting aspirational achievement and progress for all groups of pupils
- Believe that all pupils, regardless of their background are capable of reaching their full potential
- Have high expectations of learning and behaviour
- Have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team
- Be able to take a lead role in a curriculum area and have a positive influence (please state your preferred curriculum area)
- Have recent experience of teaching in Reception or Year 1.
- Possess the knowledge and skills to effectively teach in mixed age classes.
We can offer:
- Well behaved, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
- A commitment to ongoing professional development
- A highly collaborative staff team with a genuine commitment to peer support
- Opportunities for collaborative working and ongoing employment across the Federation of schools.
- A commitment to sustaining a positive work-life balance
We welcome visits to the school.
Please contact Mrs E. Chapman (Head of School) to arrange a visit:
headofschool@taddingtonpriestcliffe.derbyshire.sch.uk
NB: We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time.
Provisional Interview Date: 20 May 2024.
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.
