Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic,confident and accomplished Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the ability to challenge, inspire, motivate and engage every child
• has good communication and interpersonal skills
• has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
• is positive, self-motivated, flexible, has good organisational skills and can work as part of a team
• demonstrates a passion for learning and teaching

We are a welcoming, friendly, hardworking and supportive school with exceptionally well behaved, happy, polite and hard-working children.

We would love to hear from you if you have a passion for learning and are looking for opportunities to develop your leadership and management skills.

A socially distanced visit is positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Fairways Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.

Please complete and return the application form to the above address, marking the envelope 'Application Form - Confidential' or email headteacher@fairways.southend.sch.uk Completed application forms must be received by 12pm on Wednesday 14th April.

Information about the School

Fairways Primary School has 432 pupils on roll and the school has a two-form entry, with most classes containing 30 children. The Speech and Language Resource Base is an integral part of the school, the resource base children are included in all aspects of school life, with some fully included in mainstream classes.

Set in extensive attractive grounds, the school buildings are spacious and very well maintained. There are two halls, group work areas, individual classrooms, a superbly resourced library and an ICT suite.

There are large playgrounds and a wide range of seasonal sports facilities including athletics track, hockey pitch, rounders squares and football pitches.

Fairways is a very happy, caring school with a dedicated staff who are working together to improve and maintain the quality of education at the school. The school had an OFSTED inspection in July 2023, to be told that we are a 'good' school.

The Governors and Staff at Fairways believe that the school should provide a stimulating and challenging environment where a lifelong passion for learning is nurtured.

Fairways Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references.