KS2 / KS3 Teacher

KS2 / KS3 Teacher

Salary: Main Scale. Full or part time permanent role

Required from 1st January 2025

ECT welcome to apply

Parkside Middle School is a thriving and vibrant middle school, for pupils aged 9-13, in the heart of Bromsgrove. It is a high performing, oversubscribed school that received a ‘Good’ judgement for ‘Overall Effectiveness’ and an ‘Outstanding’ judgement for ‘Personal Development’ from its most recent Ofsted inspection (September 2019).

We are committed to providing the highest quality of education that enables pupils to excel academically, through the delivery of strong teaching supported by expert subject leads. We pride ourselves on success in developing pupils’ character, so they become socially and emotionally aware, confident young people.

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, KS2 and /or KS3 Teacher with the passion and ability to inspire young people. We are looking for an inspirational candidate with proven experience in Upper KS2 and / or KS3 (ECT’s are welcome to apply). The ideal candidate will be someone who sets high expectations for children, makes learning enjoyable, ensures that every child is valued and is supported to take opportunities to reach their potential.

Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to ensure that each unique child has opportunities to interact in positive relationships, whilst embracing the development of all aspects of their learning. The ability to work as part of a team is essential. The candidate will need to demonstrate strong subject knowledge in English and Maths and an excellent understanding of Quality First Teaching in KS2 and / or KS3. An interest in teaching Geography, Science or PE would be welcome.

You will have: 

• Energy, enthusiasm, creativity and talent.
• Motivation and high expectations for achievement.
• A desire to make a positive difference to the lives of the pupils, forming strong mutually respectful relationships.
• Commitment to working as part of a team and in partnership with parents.

In return we can offer you:

• A modern, well equipped environment for teaching and learning.
• A positive, welcoming and supportive community of ambitious and dedicated staff, children, parents and governors, where respect and wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
• The opportunity to teach alongside talented teachers delivering lessons to consistently high standards.
• Well behaved, friendly pupils who are eager to learn.
• Excellent induction and a strong, personalised commitment to your career and professional development.
• An opportunity to work in a school that is part of a secure pyramid of schools, working exceptionally closely with feeder first schools and high schools and the Spire Trust Learning Partnership

Applications must be on official Worcestershire County Council job application form. CV’s will not be accepted.

Informal visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged, and prospective applicants should contact the Business Manager by email or telephone to request an information pack or to arrange a suitable time for a visit.

Email   office@parkside.worcs.sch.uk

Tel       01527 873660

Web     www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 7th October 2024

Interviews to be held on Thursday 17th October 2024

Safeguarding statement:

Parkside Middle School an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and the PREVENT strategy and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. There is an expectation that all staff are committed to the promotion of fundamental British values.

The successful applicant will have to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.