Key Stage 1 Class Teacher
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
24/10/2014
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 17/11/2014 15:00
Salary:
MPS £22,023 - £32,187
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Further Information
Required from January 2015 for Maternity Cover until September 2015 or return of the post holder.
Kirk Merrington Primary School has an excellent reputation in the local community, with fabulous children who enjoy learning, and are happy and engaged by school life. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic teacher with proven high quality teaching skills. We are seeking someone who is highly motivated and committed to continuous improvement and raising standards of attainment to join our brand new school. We are committed to delivering a broad and creative curriculum and providing pupils with access to a wide range of experiences and activities. We have excellent facilities in the school which opened April 2013; it is set within an extensive landscaped site.
You will:
• Be able to inspire children and deliver exciting learning opportunities;
• Have very high expectations of all children and themselves;
• Have a commitment to working strategically as part of a team, working collaboratively with colleagues, parents and governors;
• Be willing to participate fully in all aspects of school life and help lead change;
• Be quick to take on new initiatives;
• Be flexible and have a good sense of humour.
In return we can offer:
• Happy, enthusiastic and well behaved children who enjoy school;
• A hard-working, friendly and supportive team, committed to providing quality continuing professional development and support;
• A positive and innovative learning environment;
• A caring and inclusive school with enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues, governors and parents;
• The opportunity to work in an “outstanding” (2011), brand new purpose built school;
Essential Qualifictions: Qualified Teacher Status
We welcome applications from experienced teachers only.
The school welcomes your interest and encourages informal visits - please contact the School Office on 01388 816230 or email: kirkmerrington@durhamlearning.net to arrange a visit.
Job description and application forms are available from school or alternatively can be e-mailed to you. Stamped Addressed Envelope to value of £1.20 will be required for postal applicants. Forms should be returned to school by 3pm Monday 17th November 2014, e-mail applications accepted.
Our 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 DBS check at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment.
If you do not receive an invitation for interview by Monday 24th November, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Closing date: 3pm Monday 17th November 2014. Short listing will take place Wednesday 19th November. Interview date: 26th November 2014
This post is not open to job share.
Kirk Merrington Primary School
South View
Kirk Merrington
Co Durham
DL16 7JB
Tel. No. 01388 816230
Please note
This job is closed for applications.