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Job Ref No. ECC2059-71S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: According to Experience
Position Start Date: 06/01/2025 Contract Type: Part-time Contract Term: Fixed
Application Close: 11/11/2024 Midday Date of Interviews: 18th/19th November 2024  

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Mayflower Primary School (Harwich)

PPA cover (part time)

Pay scale: According to experience


Mayflower Primary School, Harwich, is eagerly seeking to appoint a part time experienced practitioner for a minimum of 15 hours per week (5 afternoons 12.30-3.30pm) to teach classes, covering staff PPA sessions.


Ideally, we'd love someone who has a specialism or perhaps a passion for a particular subject, such as music or a Modern Foreign Language, but this is not essential.


We are a friendly 2 form entry primary school seeking an individual who can support our commitment to providing outstanding opportunities with high expectations so that all children can achieve, regardless of ability or background. We aim to develop pupils through promoting our character virtues of "AMBITION - RESILIENCE - COMMUNITY - HONESTY - INDEPENDENCE - RESPECT". The successful candidate will inspire our children and work in partnership with other colleagues to further improve standards of learning and care.


The post will involve working under the direction of class teachers, deputy and headteacher.


The ideal candidate will:

have relevant qualifications to enable whole class teaching
have at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English
have had recent experience of working in schools
have experience of supporting children with special educational needs
have a good understanding of how children learn
have outstanding behaviour management strategies
be able to work as part of a team
have excellent communication skills
be energetic, enthusiastic and have a passion for supporting children with their learning
have a sense of humour

Mayflower can offer:

A friendly and supportive team
Support of an amazing SENDco and Pastoral Team
A learning environment committed to nurturing the whole child
A whole school culture and vision which puts wellbeing at the heart of everything we do
Consistent whole school strategies and approaches which support both staff and pupils
Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
A wellbeing package that includes access to GP services, counselling, nurse support and physiotherapy, amongst others.

At Mayflower Primary School we have the very highest expectations for all of our children which is balanced by a kind, caring and nurturing ethos and a commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.


Mayflower Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.


School visits are warmly welcomed and please send any enquiries to admin@mayflowerprimary.com


Closing date: 11th November 2024

Interviews to be held: 18th/19th November

Start Date: January 2025

Information about the School

The Mayflower Primary School is two form entry with 380 currently on role. Our school is situated in Dovercourt, Harwich. We have good links with local schools, a strong Governing Body and supportive parents. The community feel of our school is important to us.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Information about the school

Contact Information

Tracey Cochrane
Main Road
Dovercourt, Harwich
Essex, CO12 4AJ
Telephone: 01255 502444
Email: admin@mayflower-pri.essex.sch.uk

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