Class Teacher 

Merryfields School

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Class Teacher to join our diverse and welcoming school team from January 2025.

Merryfields School is a 113-place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust. Due to the growth of our school, we are introducing an additional class to school in January 2025.

We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education.  Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.

The role:

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Class Teacher to join us in January 2025 on a permanent contract. Working hours are 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning, experience with pupils with Special Educational Needs is preferable.
• Is able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement, including through their own professional development.
• Is committed to having a positive impact within our diverse and inclusive school community.
• Is willing to play an active role in our supportive team.

At Merryfields we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive welcome
• A commitment to your professional development including support and training
• A positive school ethos which celebrates success and achievement 

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Cycle to work and Tech schemes
• Health and wellbeing support
• Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants  

How to apply:

Please submit your application via My New Term – www.mynewterm.com In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143897/EDV-2024-MS-79618

Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy

Visits to school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office or emailing  hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy

The closing date for applications 09:00 on Monday 14^th October 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22^nd October 2024

Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.

Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website.  This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.  

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024.