Job Description
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Following the return from maternity of a senior member of our teaching team, we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational class teacher to join our friendship school and work as part of a job share arrangement within a Key Stage 2 class.
Boreham Primary School is rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted. The school is a one form entry village school with approximately 220 pupils on roll; there are two Year 4 classes due to agreed larger numbers on intake.
We pride ourselves on being a 'Friendship School' - our main school rule is 'Hurt body, hurt feelings, tell a grown-up'. The school vision, 'Daring to aim high, scale new heights, spread our wings and fly far' and our seven school values are reflected through a whole school community working together, which is committed to enabling pupils to be happy and successful at Boreham.
We are looking for someone who has;
· Excellent classroom teaching with high expectations of pupil attainment and who is enthusiastic, creative, resilient and well organised.
· 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.
· 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.
We can offer:
· Children who are exceptionally well-behaved, very polite, happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
· Staff who are committed to high quality teaching and learning and a culture where everyone is encouraged to succeed
· A school which is recognised for its strength in sport, health, fitness and well-being for which it has gained national and local accreditations for its outstanding efforts
· Spacious school grounds with excellent facilities
· Very supportive governors, parents and local community
Visits to the school are an essential part of the recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the vacancy or school, or would like to arrange a tour, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Gillian Powell by emailing gpowell@boreham.essex.sch.uk or phoning the school office on 01245 467625. In line with the school's Covid risk assessment, tours of the school in person can only be conducted by appointment at the end of the school day after 3:45pm, with visitors wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines.
You will also find a 'virtual' tour of our school on our school website which you are also encouraged to view.
Boreham Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to a medical check and an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.