Ladysmith Junior School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic teacher to work as part of a job share in our year 5 cohort.
This post is a fixed term contract to cover maternity starting at the end of March 2024 (TBC). It is likely that this post will last 1 full year from the start date.
We are a 3-form entry Federation in the heart of Exeter with extensive grounds and a new Junior School building.
Our ethos of Ambition, Adventure and Achievement underpins our practice alongside our children, staff and community being ‘Ready, Respectful and Safe.
We are committed to providing the best possible outcomes and experiences for all of our children in our school community.
The ideal candidate is someone who can be enthusiastic, committed and is willing to work collaboratively across a team.
The successful candidate will:
• Be committed to safeguarding all of our children
• Have a sense of humour!
• Be passionate about what they do in every aspect
• Hold the children at the heart of everything they do
• Have high personal and professional expectations
• Be confident in making learning purposeful and challenging for all pupils
• Be able to work collaboratively and positively, with all colleagues
• Be adaptable, innovative and willing to utilise a range of teaching styles
• Be open to learning and developing further through structured CPD
We encourage visits to our school and look forward to showing you around so you can get a sense of what we do at Ladysmith. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and those new to the profession.
Please contact nwilliams@ladysmithfederation.net (Head of School) to arrange a tour, or for an informal chat about the posts.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks
We follow full safer recruitment procedures including references
Our safeguarding and child protection policy is available on our website. Please click the link below. http://www.ladysmithfederation.net/web/policies/218959
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Please download the application form below.
Application forms should be emailed to lcarter@ladysmithfederation.net