STAFF VACANCY
Teacher (Y3/4)
21.45 hours (with potential of additional hours)
Class Teacher – Year 3/ 4

Salary: Main Scale MPS - £31,650 - £43,607

Location: Rushton CE First School, Rushton Spencer, Sk11 0SG

Start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who is fully committed to ensuring the well-being and academic success of all pupils. We are part of the Talentum Learning Trust and as a Church of England School, we aim to embed our Christian Values of REACH - Respect, Empathy, Aspiration, Courage and Happy. Graded as an Outstanding school in 2014, we are committed to inspiring pupils to reach their full potential, building their confidence and curiosity so it will guide them on their journey of life-long learning. Our vision is that our pupils will develop into respectful individuals who support each other.
We put the pupils at the centre of all that we do. Throughout the school, pupils have opportunities to experience outdoor learning, with a focus on Forest school.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified teacher to work alongside our dedicated and supportive team.

We are a small school in the Staffordshire Moorlands with 42 pupils on roll (Rec-Y4) and currently 5 children accessing Nursery provision. The vacant position will be in a mixed aged class of 14 pupils in Year 3 and Year 4. Although the position is not advertised as full time, there will be opportunities to cover other staff for release of professional development activities and the position could develop into a full-time position.

The applicant should be an excellent and innovative teacher and:
•Have high expectations of attainment and behaviour.
• Have a creative approach to the Primary National Curriculum and deliver learning in exciting ways.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to working as part of a small team.
• Be able to organise their workload efficiently.
• Be committed to the whole school ethos.
• Be a good communicator and able to engage with all stakeholders.
• Have an interest in leading a curriculum subject.

We can offer you:
• A happy, caring school with an inclusive ethos.
• A friendly team of staff, supportive parents and Governing Body.
• Enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning and love the outdoors.
• Opportunities for Professional Development and subject leadership roles.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged as our children are our best advert. Please contact the school office if you wish to make an appointment on 01260 226303 or email: rps@ttlt.org.uk

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th September at 09.00.

All Candidates wishing to apply should complete an application form and a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining:
• Why you are applying for this post
• What experience you have for this post
• The particular strengths that you would bring to the role

To apply, please return a completed recruitment pack by email to: rps.office@ttlt.org.uk

Mandatory paragraph:
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and these positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.