Key Stage 2 Teacher

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate, inspiring teacher to join our strong, dedicated Phase 4 team in January 2019, working in partnership to support and enhance learning for our Year 6 pupils. Barons Court Primary School and Nursery is an 'Outstanding' (March 2017) one form entry primary school who have recently been accredited with Teaching School status. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across our strong primary school alliance to gain valuable professional development opportunities. At Barons Court we promote a love of learning for all of our pupils and have exciting learning spaces both inside and outside which enhance exploration and discovery through a love of learning.

At Barons Court we can offer you:

The opportunity to work in a welcoming school where everyone is valued.
Hardworking staff who have high expectations and ambitions for the whole school community and beyond.
A friendly, supportive environment with enthusiastic, creative and ambitious pupils and parents.
A supportive and forward thinking governing body.
Excellent opportunities for further professional development, through the Southend-on-Sea Primary School Teaching Alliance.

The successful candidate appointed to the role of Key Stage 2 teacher will:

Be an inspiring and dedicated teacher who helps all children throughout our school community to achieve their best.
Be passionate about learning and teaching and be able to effectively support, challenge, motivate and inspire children.
Display energy, imagination and creativity enhancing our school curriculum.
Value inclusion and have a genuine interest in working in a team, taking risks and trying new and innovative ways of learning.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work and communicate effectively with the whole school community.

Please contact the Office Manager to arrange a tour of our school or for further information in line with the job description and job specification. Visits are warmly welcomed.

Information about the School

Barons Court is an exciting and innovative school which is continually evolving to provide the best possible learning opportunities for the children. We believe that children learn best when they are actively involved in leading their learning and we ensure that we listen and respond to their collective voice. We are totally committed to a balance of indoor and outdoor learning and continually developing both environments to provide flexible, agile and stimulating learning spaces. The whole school environment reflects the influences of Reggio Emilia, Montessori, Forest Schools and the Mantle of the Expert approaches to learning. We have created large indoor spaces which encourage a collaborative approach to learning with an emphasis on problem solving. The spaces are equipped with a range of furniture which reflect the different learning styles of the children and are easily changed to respond to the learning needs of the moment.