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KS2 Class Teacher MPR/NQT
Required for September 2017 (early start available for NQTs), ideally for Year 5 or upper KS2
We are seeking to appoint an excellent, committed, motivated and caring teacher to join our staff. This post is suitable for teachers wishing to broaden their experience or for Newly Qualified Teachers.
You will be able to demonstrate:
high expectations for the children and yourself
excellent classroom practice and commitment to achieving high standards
an ability to work in a team
flexibility
a commitment to improvement
excellent organisation and communication skills
a good command of ICT
the ability to work as part of a team
We can offer you:
Lovely, friendly pupils
A calm, friendly and welcoming school with hard-working and committed teachers and support staff
A school with a strong and caring ethos
An opportunity to develop your career amongst dedicated staff
NQT/PPA time as applicable
Toll fees paid where applicable
If you have the desire and drive to ensure children achieve their best we would be delighted to hear from you.
Visits to the school are welcomed and warmly encouraged. Applications will not be considered if a visit to the school prior to application is not undertaken, please call Sue Bryant (School Business Manager) on 01375 672138 to arrange a visit.
Please take care to complete the application in full, as any incomplete applications will not be considered. The closing date will be earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
Giffards Primary School is committed to the protection and safety of all pupils and adheres to the Safer Recruitment guidelines. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS criminal record check. This is a public facing role and the successful candidate must speak fluent English
Closing date: 31st January 2017 Interview Date: ASAP after closing
Information about the School
Giffards has been a primary school since 2005, with the amalgamation of the previous Infant and Junior schools. We currently have 14 classes with 405 pupils. We are a welcoming, friendly and inclusive primary academy, where we nurture and celebrate the achievements of all of our children. We have a large, experienced team of teachers and LSAs as well as specialist Music and PE staff. This has created a large school. We have invested heavily in ICT; all our classrooms have interactive screens as does our music room. We have an ICT suite with 30 computers plus interactive screen and also every child has access to their own chrome book as well as a set of headphones. All teaching staff have their own laptops which are used for planning and centralisation of information and resources.
Giffards Primary School continues to be a good school. The pupils at Giffards Primary School are walking, talking examples of the school’s values, particularly being caring and respectful. They build warm, supportive relationships with staff - Ofsted March 2022