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Class Teacher

Employer
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Oldswinford Primary School, DY8 2JQ.
Salary
Teachers Main Pay Range
Closing date
9 Nov 2020
Reference
DudED00008880

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An opportunity has arisen for a Year 2 class teacher to join our successful, hard-working and friendly team.

Oldswinford CE Primary School is a ‘good’ school. We are a two form entry school with delightful children who are polite and enthusiastic about their learning. We are looking for a Year 2 teacher with at least 1 year of appropriate experience (i.e. not NQT) who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of our children. You will be teaching a class of wonderful pupils, supported by an experienced Teaching Assistant.

We set high standards for ourselves and for our children and work in close partnership with our parents to make the schooling of our children an excellent and enjoyable experience. All adults in our school are committed to providing high quality learning experiences in an inclusive, caring and safe environment.

We are looking for a candidate who:
Believes that all children can achieve.
Understands how children think – always respecting and valuing their input.
Believes in working in close partnership with parents.
Is able to offer excellent classroom practice, coupled with a generous smile!
Is a good communicator, who can inspire and motivate others.
Is passionate about making learning experiences challenging, memorable and fun.
Effectively contributes to the whole school community.

In return we can offer:
Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
A fantastic learning environment for you to work within.
Dedicated, friendly and supportive colleagues and highly skilled teaching assistants.
The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our pupils and their families.
A commitment to continued professional development.

If you would like to become part of our dedicated team, and would like further details please contact Fran Wooldridge or email: fwooldridge@oldswinford.dudley.sch.uk (preferred method of application: online)

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged – please contact the school to arrange.

We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Oldswinford CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this. The successful candidate will therefore require an enhanced DBS check. Proof of permission to work in the UK may also be required.

Tour of school dates: 4th November at 10am, 4th November at 2pm, 6th November at 10am or 6th November at 2pm.

Closing Date: 8th November 2020.

Interviews and lesson observations will take place: week beginning 16th November 2020.

Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

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If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk.

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities.  We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark

• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services

• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people

• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums

• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents

• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

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Stourbridge
West Midlands
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United Kingdom

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