Maternity Cover - Teacher
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
18/07/2014
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/09/2014 23:59
Salary:
MPS/UPS £21,804 - £37,124
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
St Oswald’s CE VA Infant & Nursery School
Further Information
Maternity Cover - Foundation Stage, temporary until 31st August 2015 or the day before the substantive postholder returns.
The Governors at St Oswald’s CE VA Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a high quality, inspirational and outstanding teacher to join our team to cover a maternity leave. The teacher will work in our Reception Class. The post is to commence as soon after September 2014 as possible, until 31st August 2015 or the day before the substantive postholder returns.
The successful candidate will become part of a committed team who have high expectations and demonstrate a caring attitude towards our children’s academic and pastoral development. Our pupils need a teacher who will take an interest in them as individuals and who will ensure that they make excellent progress by making learning exciting and memorable.
The successful applicant will be an outstanding Foundation Stage practitioner who is able to demonstrate skills in the following areas:
• Evidence of working across the Foundation Stage age range as an experienced Teacher.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of the EYFS
• Evidence of exemplary classroom practice demonstrating a passionate commitment to both the academic and pastoral welfare of children;
• Evidence of outstanding teaching ( or at least good)
• Experience of successfully using ICT to support Teaching & Learning;
• Experience of leading a subject ;
• Hold high expectations of pupils and a strong commitment to raising standards;
• Be an inspiring teacher with a desire to make learning exciting, memorable and fun;
• Have the enthusiasm and skills to deliver a creative curriculum;
• A sense of humour and willingness to work as part of a team;
• Have a commitment to the whole life of the school, including providing extra-curricular activities;
•A good working knowledge of Special Educational Needs and appropriate interventions;
•A clear understanding of behaviour management principles;
•Able to uphold the Christian ethos of the school
In return we offer excellent professional development and the opportunity to be part of a friendly, highly successful team in an effective school.
Essential qualifications required:
* Degree status or equivalent
* Qualified Teacher Status
* English & Maths GCSE grade A-C or equivalent
Visits can be arranged at the following times : Monday 8th September 2014 at 1.30pm & Wednesday 10th September 2014 at 11.00am.
Applications to be received at the school by Friday 12th September 2014.
Application packs are available from the school website at www.stoswaldsdurham.net or through enquiry at jobs@stoswaldsdurham.net . Application forms should be completed and sent to jobs@stoswaldsdurham.net or returned as a hard copy to the school . Applications should be accompanied by a letter referring to the person specification.
Short listing will take place Monday 15th September 2014.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 25th September 2014.
This post is not open to job share.
Mrs. G. Harrison,
Head Teacher
St Oswald’s CE VA Infant & Nursery School
Church Street
Durham
DH13DQ
Telephone 01913868029 ( telephone calls will not be answered during School Summer holidays )
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.