Maternity Cover - Class Teacher Job Description

 

Salary: M1-M6

Location: Coven, Staffordshire

Contract: Full time

Contract term: Temporary to cover maternity until June 2023

 

As part of their commitment to school improvement, the Governors of St Paul’s CE First School are looking to appoint an inspirational and imaginative Class Teacher to work in either Key Stage 1 or 2 (depending on the experience of the chosen candidate) to cover a maternity leave.  You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with excellent interpersonal skills, committed to team work and reflective practice.

 

We are looking for a class teacher who:

• Is a talented and creative teacher with experience of teaching either Key Stage 1 or 2
• Is committed to raising standards and can identify and address under performance in school
• Is able to lead and develop a creative approach to curriculum planning
• Has a good knowledge of assessment in your key stage and is able to take a leading role in assessment practice and data analysis across school
• Has high expectations of self and others and can motivate, inspire and work alongside others to raise standards
• Has excellent behaviour management skills
• Has experience of teaching Phonics using the Ruth Miskin Read Write Inc scheme

 

In return we can offer you:

•           A vibrant and happy school set in a supportive and caring community

•           Children that are well behaved and eager to learn

•           A strong commitment to continued professional development

 

Applications forms and further information are available from Mrs Mary Edge, Office Manager. Telephone number 01902 291124 or email office@st-pauls-coven.staffs.sch.uk

 

All application forms should be returned directly to the school by post or by email.

 

Visits are strongly encouraged by arrangement with the school office.

 

Closing Date: Friday 1^st July at 12:00pm

Shortlisting: Friday 1^st July afternoon

Interviews and observations in school: Monday 4^th July

Start Date: 1^st September 2022 until June 2023

 

References will only be taken up for shortlisted candidates who will be notified beforehand. Please contact each of your named referees to inform them that, if you are shortlisted, we will request a reference prior to interview.

 

Please note that providing false information as part of your application may lead to a withdrawal of any conditional offer of employment, or disciplinary procedures potentially leading to dismissal without notice if you have already been appointed.

 

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

 

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity.

 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

 

 

St Paul's CE (VC) First School,

School Lane,

Coven,

Staffordshire,

WV9 5AD

Telephone:  01902 291124

Email:  office@st-pauls-coven.staffs.sch.uk

https://www.stpaulsfirstcoven.co.uk/

 

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/acceptable-right-to-work-documents-an-employers-guide