Job Description
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Due to the retirement of one of our teachers, we need to appoint a forward thinking and inspirational Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. Initially the successful applicant would be working with one of our Year 1 classes.
We are an expanding school with, currently, 2 forms of entry up to and including Year 5. Last year we had a very successful Ofsted inspection, judging the school as Good. This is something we are very proud of and wish to continue to build upon.
We welcome applications from teachers early on in their careers as we have an established staff team who will be able to support and develop your teaching skills further.
We would like you to be:
· Someone who enjoys teaching and being part of a dedicated and committed teaching team,
· An excellent practitioner with energy and a commitment to make a difference to pupils lives,
· Someone who is willing to develop and learn,
· Someone who wants to make learning engaging and fun!
In return we can offer:
· A committed and very supportive team and happy, hardworking pupils who are eager to learn,
· Excellent additional adult support within the classroom,
· A parallel teacher to work alongside in the year group,
· Opportunities for on-going professional development.
You can read more about us on our website at www.downs.essex.sch.uk. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school reception.
The Downs Primary School & Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share in this committment. This appointment is therefore subject to safer recruitment procedures , including satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.
Information about the School
The Downs is a "good school where pupils thrive both socially and academically because they are well looked after and kept safe in a caring environment that puts their needs first." - OFSTED January 2016.
We are a 2 form entry primary school and we are situated centrally in Harlow adjacent to the town centre. We are committed to making the school experience for all our children of the highest standard.
Why not visit our website, www.downs.essex.sch.uk, and see us for yourselves.