Job Description
Download printable version
Required from September 2017 (or sooner if possible)
Great Sampford is a highly regarded and forward thinking primary school that has been consistently rated as either good or outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that the development of the growth mind-set and the innovative use of ICT is crucial in enabling our children to become successful learners.
We are seeking to appoint a highly effective and enthusiastic teacher to join our thriving village school and help us move back, once again, to outstanding. Great Sampford is a very caring school, with 100 children on roll, that places a clear emphasis on independent learning and personal challenge. Currently we have an EYFS class of 15, a year 1/2 class of 28, a year 3/4 class of 28 and a year 5/6 class of 29. Our highly supportive, young and dynamic teaching team seek to inspire and see learning as both starting and ending with the individual.
This post would suit either an NQT or an experienced practitioner.
We can offer:
• motivated, well-behaved and caring children
• a modern, spacious and well-resourced learning environment utilising Apple laptops and iPads throughout
• enthusiastic staff, parents and governors who want the very best for the children in their care
• experienced learning support assistants in all classes
• an ethos that promotes continued professional development.
We are looking for a teacher who:
• is an exciting, inspirational and innovative practitioner
• is somebody who wants to move their career forward
• is passionate about learning and enabling children to achieve their potential
• is keen to take a lead in a curriculum area and plan this throughout the school
• is able to help us move from good to outstanding
• is a team player with a great sense of humour.
Informal visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.
If this teaching environment and brief person specification appeals to you please contact the school for an application pack or alternatively apply online.
The closing date for all applications is 09:00 on Monday 27th March 2017.
Information about the School
Great Sampford Primary School is a warm and friendly school in a beautiful village. We pride ourselves on excellent teaching and high standards where the children are prepared for life. Our teaching team are dynamic and strategic ensuring that pupils maximise their learning potential. Great Sampford Primary School is a friendly environment where the children are happy and feel safe; their behaviour is impeccable and we are all very proud of our school.