Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Job Description

Key Stage 2 Teacher MPR (NQT's Welcome)

Required September 2019 - Full Time (fixed term 1 year contract in first instance)

We are seeking to appoint a creative and inspiring teacher to our Key Stage 2 team.

You will have high expectations of children's attainment and progress. You will also be able to motivate, inspire and challenge pupils in order to help them achieve their very best.

You will be a highly effective classroom teacher, whether an NQT or an established practitioner joining a team of supportive and experienced colleagues.

Highfields Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive school that offers a creative, varied and engaging curriculum for our children. We are keen to welcome talented new teaching staff who will be committed to providing the very best high quality outcomes for our school community.

Our last Ofsted Inspection July 2016 stated:

· 'Children get off to a flying start'

· 'The skilfully planned curriculum provides wide ranging opportunities for pupils to deepen their knowledge and develop their understanding across many subjects'

· 'The schools work to promote pupils' personal development and welfare is outstanding'

We are ideally situated close to the A12 and Suffolk border. Manningtree Rail Station is within easy reach of the school

Our children have a great appetite for learning which enables our teachers and support staff to plan and teach in an exciting way.

We are fortunate to have supportive parents and governors who place a high value on education.

Ofsted recognised that "Compassion is one of the key values of the school. It underpins the way that adults approach their duty of care to pupils and is a distinctive feature of relationships at Highfields". "The behaviour of pupils is outstanding".

The best way to get a feel for our school is to come and see us! Visits prior to application are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed

Please call our school office to make an appointment on 01206 392223.

(Please make all applications online).

Closing date: Thursday 27 March

Interview date: week beginning 1 April

Highfields Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The appointment is subject to Safer Recruitment procedures including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.