Job Description
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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Class Teacher who will put our children at the very forefront of everything they do. This teacher is required for maternity cover of a ks2 class, for up to two terms (subject to early return, given 21 days notice).
Ivy Chimneys Primary School is an exciting school with a belief to inspire our children to achieve at the very highest level. We are passionate about working in partnership with parents and the community to ensure our children are given every opportunity to succeed after they leave us. Our staff and families work together to achieve this aim within our engaging and purposeful environment.
We are a very popular school and have an excellent reputation for our friendly community and well-behaved pupils. The staff team at Ivy Chimneys is strong and supportive; we seek to discover and develop the talents of our team members for the benefit of the whole school community.
The school has strong collaborative relationships with 15 other local schools, as part of the Epping Forest School Partnership Trust. We are proud of the professional networks and staff development opportunities offered by our school and trust.
We are inviting experienced or newly qualified teachers to apply who:
- have a strong commitment to raising attainment
- are able to demonstrate excellent teaching skills with experience of teaching in KS2
- have excellent interpersonal skills
- recognise the importance of teamwork
- are open to new ideas and approaches
- want to participate in innovative development, particularly through use of technology
- and who cultivate high expectations of general and learning behaviour.
Candidates are encouraged to contact the school to organise a tour, prior to application. You can also take a virtual tour of Ivy Chimneys on our website and are welcome to contact us if you have questions. For further information, please contact the school office on 01992 573 518 or office@ivychimneys.efspt.org
We look forward to hearing from you - please apply using the online form on this portal.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to our responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to a safe, secure environment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Please note, you should only include professional/work email addresses for your referees.
Information about the School
Welcome to Ivy Chimneys Primary School. We are very proud of the encouragement, support and care that are known as the central features of our school community. Our school, and the Trust we belong to, prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our workforce and our children.
Ivy Chimneys Primary School is located in Epping. The school has a capacity for 315 children and is usually full. We pride ourselves in providing the best possible opportunities for our pupils and families - we want children to thrive personally and academically in our setting.
Through the curriculum, we seek to create the richest learning opportunities to develop children’s knowledge and skills - those that inspire them to answer and ask questions about the world they live in. Our staff team has high expectations of our learners and a belief that learning in the classroom should be limitless for all children.
At Ivy Chimneys, there is a strong focus on personal development. Our ambitions for children are described through the 8 strands of the ‘Becoming Me’ Personal Development Framework - visit our website if you would like to find out more.
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school in person before applying for a role.
Our Trust
We are part of The Epping Forest Schools Partnership Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust of fifteen Primary and one Special School all based in the Epping Forest District. Along with our SCITT (School-Centred Initial Teacher Training), School Improvement Team, Well-being Service and Resourced Provisions based in three of our schools, we are a leading educational organisation in Epping Forest.
EFSPT was formed in 2018 from a consortium of schools that had worked together for over 20 years, and are committed to collaborative working to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children and school communities. The schools maintain their identities but work in a highly collaborative manner supported by a small but very experienced Central Team.
Our Mission is to provide an exceptional education that is inclusive and challenging for all and which provides wider opportunities for the children within the EFSPT to flourish.
EFSPT is committed to Trauma Perceptive Practice; the Essex approach to understanding behaviour and supporting emotional well-being. Being trauma-perceptive means that through our values, policies and practice, we are able to effectively support the children, families and communities in our Trust, creating spaces of belonging and safety that enable everyone to flourish, become resilient and learn.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we are committed to safeguarding our schools’ communities. The appointment will therefore be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS checks.
West Essex SCITT is an outstanding provider of Initial Teacher Training.
We currently have student finance or self funded postgraduate trainee teacher vacancies available to start in September 2024 across all of our 16 primary schools.
Please visit the below website for further information;
https://www.westessexscitt.co.uk/