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Vacancy - Class Teachers - Full Time FIXED TERM Until 31st August 2025 (Maternity Cover)
Howbridge Church of England Junior School are looking to appoint an excellent class teacher to join our highly motivated and supportive team. This is a maternity cover post and will be a fixed term contract, starting in September 2024 until 31st August 2025.
The ideal candidates will have:
*Excellent classroom teaching with high expectations of pupil attainment
*An innovative and creative approach to curriculum development.
*Effective communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
*The ability to form excellent relationships with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
*A commitment to their own professional development.
*The ability to promote inclusion at all levels across the school.
*The ability to make learning fun and inspire children with a love of learning.
*Drive, passion, enthusiasm and a sense of humour.
In return we can offer:
· A caring, friendly, Christian ethos that aims to develop everyone to their full potential and where every person is valued;
· A school with high aspirations and a strong commitment to professional development;
· Highly motivated children and a supportive staff team.
· SLT and Governors with a clear vision for the future;
A full job description and person specification, Key Information Sheet, our Privacy Notice, and our Recruitment & Selection Policy Statement are attached.
The closing date for applications is Midnight on Sunday 12th May 2024; interviews will be held on Monday 20th May 2024.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact the Office on 01376 501 648 or office.howbridge@dcvst.org to arrange an appointment.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to follow this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.
Information about the School
Howbridge Junior School is a church of England school based in Witham, Essex. We aim to serve our community by providing an inclusive education of the highest possible quality within the context and ethos of Christian belief. While we actively promote Christian Values such as thankfulness, compassion and forgiveness, we respect the beliefs of other faiths and those of no faith.
Our aim is to be a safe place of distinctive excellence where all are valued as individuals and as God’s children.
At Howbridge Juniors we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of aspiration and self-belief and on providing a supportive and challenging learning environment in which all children can achieve their best.
Alongside academic work, we value developing the whole child and place great emphasis on fun, memorable learning experiences, participating in a huge range of sporting opportunities, charity and community work and more!
All our children, without exception, are encouraged and expected to work hard and to make a positive difference to themselves and others.
We have a team of friendly and enthusiastic staff who are committed to continuing to raise standards throughout the school and ensuring that we provide all of our children with every opportunity to achieve their dreams.