Opportunity for a class teacher with a love of the outdoors. Maternity Cover starting January 2025

Barrow 1618 Church of England Primary Free School

Barrow 1618 Church of England Primary Free School is a thriving learning community, serving wonderful pupils and their families. As a small rural primary school it is particularly focused on the benefits of outdoor learning, and encourages freedom of spirit and independence of mind.  We foster an inclusive, caring partnership between parents, staff, children, the Church and the community – our Barrow Family. We seek to provide children with experiential learning that they’ll remember for a lifetime. An interest in PE would be preferable too.

We are currently looking for a temporary maternity cover to work part-time (0.6 FTE) Early Year Foundation Stage Teacher with 0.2 in Y1/2 (temporary maternity cover) Barrow scale M1-M6 to join our Outstanding team. The working pattern will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in EYFS and Fridays in Y1/2.

We need someone who can demonstrate:

• a proven professional educational track record in primary school teaching and learning within the EYFS
• a vision for achieving excellence and the energy and enthusiasm to realise this vision
• an absolute belief in the potential of all children
• supportive team spirit
• a true interest in creativity and innovation in teaching
• a love of the countryside and our natural environment and an appreciation of how it can enhance the overall learning experience of the children
• an inspirational attitude towards developing a new vibrant curriculum maximising the potential of the location of the school and its extensive grounds

As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you:

• engaged and supportive staff, parents and governors
• an opportunity to be part of our unique Barrow Family team
• happy and well-behaved children
• the chance to be innovative and to share in the exciting development of our school
• a beautiful, peaceful and extensive award-winning rural working environment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

An opportunity to tour the school will be available by arrangement.  Please contact our school office at barrow.office@taw.org.uk or telephone 01952 388640

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 10^th October

Shortlisting: Friday 11^th October

Interviews: Wednesday 16^th October

Please note, it will not be possible to offer individual feedback on unsuccessful applications. Applications only on prescribed form accepted.