Experienced Ks2 Teacher – Full Time Only, With Recruitment Allowance

Closing date:17/06/2024 at 12:00

Job Start Date: September 2024

Contract/Hours:Permanent , Full-time

Key Stage:KS2

Salary Type:MPR / UPR

Salary Details:Full time equivalent £30,000 - £46,525 with a one-off recruitment bonus of £3500

Hours of Work:Full time

Location of Role:Hook Junior School

Contact e-mail address:adminoffice@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk

We are a successful and forward-thinking junior school with high standards and expectations for our pupils and those who work here. We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher who is highly motivated, passionate, caring and a talented professional with proven skills as an excellent teacher to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity if you aspire for excellence and thrive on the challenge of providing the highest quality education for children. Our school was last inspected in June 2023 receiving our second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ grading, ‘Leaders expect the best for and from every pupil. Staff support and challenge pupils to meet these high expectations. There is a shared emphasis on making sure that all pupils keep up with the ambitious learning on offer.’

We are looking for an experienced teacher who:

• Is an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of securing high standards in teaching and learning
• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
• Has strong subject knowledge of the key stage two curriculum, in particular in reading, writing and maths
• Has a strong understanding of the development of children as confident, resilient, independent individuals
• Is able to provide exciting, creative and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
• Is confident and competent using IT
• Is a team player who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
• Is committed to high standards of personal and professional development
• Is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
• Has excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience of teaching KS2 is essential.
• Is passionate about playing their part in the wider life of the school and its community

We can offer you:

• Investment in your continued professional development
• Opportunity to support the quality of teaching of others
• Weekly PPA (non-contact time) working with colleagues in year teams
• Additional non-contact time for subject leadership
• Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
• A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of learning and care for all
• Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
• Digital resources to undertake your role
• A strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
• Models of excellent practice in teaching, learning and leadership to support you
• Supportive governing body, parents and school community

Application Procedure

Visits to our school with prior appointment are encouraged and welcomed, please call 01256 762 468 to arrange.   

To discuss the post in more detail, please call us on 01256 762 468 and speak with either Nicci Bailey (Deputy Headteacher) or Lynn Powell (Headteacher).

To apply, please download and complete an application form using the link at the top right of this page. Return your completed application form by email to d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk with a subject line of ‘Experienced KS2 Teacher Application’.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date; therefore, we encourage candidates to apply early. Recruitment allowance applicable to applications received from Wednesday 8th May 2024 onwards. 

Closing date: Friday 17th May 2024 (we recommend you submit your applications as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time prior to the closing date).