Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who is able to provide maternity cover for one of our hard working and well-behaved Year 5 classes. We are a 'good' school but we encourage you to come and see for yourself what a committed and friendly team we are. Our pupils deserve the best so all applicants must demonstrate consistent, high quality classroom practice and inspirational teaching.

You will:

· demonstrate consistently good teaching, planning and assessment

· be caring and committed to the welfare of our pupils

· challenge pupils and have high expectations of what they can achieve

· be pro-active and use your initiative

· show creativity and inspire our pupils

· 'go the extra mile' to improve outcomes for all pupils

· be well organised but flexible

· have good communication skills and be a team player

We can offer the right candidate a school where:

· continued professional development is a high priority

· our children's behaviour is excellent and they are eager to learn

· our staff are welcoming, collaborative and hard-working

· we have beautiful grounds and a spacious and well-resourced learning environment

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged. Please contact Gail Oliver or Jane Lyon to arrange a visit. Please also take time to look at our website to see the rich curriculum that we offer. Applications should be made online by visiting www.essexschoolsjobs.co.uk where you will find an application form, job description, person specification and details of how to apply.

Information about the School

Sunnymede Primary School is a vibrant, two form entry school in Billericay, where children are well behaved and at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website to discover more about us - http://www.sunnymedeprimary.com