Class Teacher Fixed Term (maternity cover) - Old Park Primary

Required to start 9^th January 2024

Come and join our teaching team at Old Park Primary School.

Ideally you will have experience of urban Local Authorities such as Sandwell and an understanding of the range of diverse needs that affect school life at Old Park. We place great value in our staff and provide CPD opportunities to ensure our high standards are maintained.  We actively encourage study, research, study and coaching and mentoring.  We are proud of our school and are committed to offering our children a vibrant and stimulating learning environment. 

The school is flexible. Therefore, the post could be in any key stage to best suit the strengths and experience of the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher.
• Have high expectations.
• Be committed to the holistic development of our children and their families.
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Be an active team member.

In return we can offer:

• Well behaved children who are motivated to learn.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team who work in imaginative and collaborative ways.
• A committed Governing Body who makes a great investment in professional development.
• A vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment
• A chance to make a difference to young lives.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. 

Closing Date: Friday 24^th November at midday

Walk round: Wednesday 22^nd November at 4pm (please contact the school to sign up for the walk around via school.office@oldparkprimary.com)

Teaching Observations:  From Monday 27^th November (Times to be confirmed)

Interviews:  Wednesday 6^th December (subject to change)

To apply for an application pack please contact the school on 0121 526 2669, email school.office@oldparkprimary.com or go to our school website where you can access the application pack via our website: oldparkprimary.com.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The school has a duty to safeguard our children and therefore expects all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy and participate in annual safeguarding training.  We will forward a copy of our safeguarding policy with this application.

As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions.   If you are shortlisted for the position we will also conduct an online search.

Hours:

Full Time (Maternity Cover)

Grade:

Teacher Main Scale

Location:

Old Park Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury WS10 9LX

Closing Date:

Friday 24th November at midday

Supporting documents
Safeguarding Policy
Job Description
Person Specification
Application Form
Prospectus