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Classroom Teacher

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/01/2015
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/02/2015 23:59
Salary:
MPS £22,023 - £32,187
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Vacancy ID:
135810
Employment Location:
Witton-le-Wear Primary School.
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
12 Feb
Further Information
Required for September 2015.
Are you a highly motivated and inspirational teacher who wants to work in an Outstanding school that will challenge and develop your skills as part of our strong and very supportive staff team? The Governors of Witton-le-Wear Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic class teacher to work initially in our Year 2 class. This person should be highly motivated, forward thinking, aware of the latest educational developments and able to offer high quality provision for our children.
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Loves teaching, has a good sense of humour and can fit in well with our highly effective and very supportive whole school team.
• Is a good to outstanding classroom practitioner;
• Has a good knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and preferably KS2 also;
• Can imaginatively adapt and deliver the curriculum to our children;
• Has a good range of planning and curriculum delivery skills to be able to cater for a range of children from those with SEND to those who are MAT;
• Is able to use assessment to track and plan for good or better progress in children’s learning;
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children;
• Has a commitment to developing a creative curriculum to enthuse and motivate learners;
• Is passionate about creating a stimulating learning environment where children can grow and flourish;
• Is able to communicate effectively in a wide range of situations;
• Has a good and effective range of behavioural management skills;
• Is very committed to maintaining the school’s high standards;
• Is able to work flexibly as part of our small and highly effective school team;

As a school we can offer you:
• A committed and dedicated staff who really care about children;
• Friendly and caring children who are welcoming to everyone;
• Very supportive and caring parents who want their children to enjoy school and succeed.
• A very supportive working environment;
• A dedicated and experienced Governing Body who are passionate about our school and its place in the local community;
• Opportunities for good quality professional development;
• A positive environment where you can develop your teaching and leadership skills in a school rated as Outstanding by Ofsted.

Applications should be accompanied by a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words.
Application packs are attached to this advert and can also be downloaded from the County Council Jobs web page. Alternatively they can be obtained by e mailing the school at wittonlewear@durhamlearning.net or by sending a suitably sized and correctly stamped addressed envelope to the school address. Completed applications should be returned to the school.

For information about the post please contact Mr. Mark Stephenson,( Head teacher ). Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and will take place on pre-arranged dates which will be made available by the school upon contact.

For further detailed information regarding our school please visit our website on:
www.witton-le-wear.durham.sch.uk

This post is not open to Job Share.

Durham County Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer that wishes to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

Candidates shortlisted will receive notification of interviews.


Witton-le-Wear Primary School.
St. James’ Gardens,
Witton-le-Wear,
Bishop Auckland,
County Durham.
DL14 0BG


Tel. No. 01388 488350
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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