Permanent Full Time: Class teacher

Location: Knypersley First School, Newpool Road, Knypersley, ST8 6NN

Tel 01782 973810

Salary: (£31,650 to £49,084) (subject to Teachers Pay and Conditions)

Scale:   M1-UP3

Head of School: Miss L Leese

Email: l.leese@cflptrust.co.uk

We are seeking to appoint a creative and dynamic class teacher who will be able to make a significant contribution to our happy and forward-thinking school.  This will be a full time post starting on 28^th April 2025 initially in a Year 2 class.

The successful candidate will:

• Be first and foremost an excellent and inspirational classroom practitioner Value the delivery of an enriched, progressive and broad curriculum Have experience of working in Key Stage 1 Be able to work flexibly and supportively as part of a team. Demonstrate an energy and understanding which ensures all children in their care achieve the very highest outcomes both personally and academically. Be committed to creating a stimulating and inclusive learning environment.

 In return, we can offer:

• Responsive pupils who enjoy coming to school, are well-behaved and who have good attitudes towards their learning
• Dedicated, hardworking, happy and highly professional team of teaching, support and office staff
• A wide range of high quality support and professional development opportunities offered within and across the Children First Learning Partnership.
• A wide range of resources, including full time TA’s and outdoor areas
• Parents who value the school
• Strong community links.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please make an appointment by contacting the school office on 01782 973810 or k.taylor@cflptrust.co.uk

The position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: Wednesday 15^th January 2025 at 12.00pm

Shortlisting date: Thursday 16^th January 2025

Interviews: Week commencing: 20^th January 2025

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity