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Key Stage 2 Teacher
Fixed term for one year due to additional year groups leaving over the course of the next two years.
We are looking for an ambitious and motivated teacher to join our creative, friendly and hardworking team. We have an exciting hands-on approach to learning and a creative curriculum which is a recognised strength of the school. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take additional subject responsibility for ensuring the continued delivery of high quality teaching and learning throughout the school. They will also be supported in extending their own professional development within a well established staff team.
This is a great opportunity for a teacher who is committed to excellent teaching and learning and has high expectations of our children and themselves.
We are seeking a candidate who:
Has strong interpersonal and communication skills
Is passionate about children's learning with a high regard for the personal achievement of each child
Is hard working, well organised and highly motivated
Can demonstrate a clear understanding of effective teaching and learning with high expectations of pupil attainment
Is dedicated to maintaining consistent approaches to behaviour management and building effective relationships with others
We can offer:
A strong, committed team of staff who provide a rich, meaningful learning environment where children enjoy learning and working together to achieve their best
A practical, experiential and creative curriculum
A well resourced school with extensive grounds including a copse where Forest School takes place, an outside swimming pool, a large well-stocked library and ICT suite
A supportive SEN, Safeguarding, Family Liaison and Pastoral Care Team who strive to ensure that children's needs are met and support staff with their expertise
Collaborative planning in either a two-form entry or three-form entry year group
A knowledgeable and experienced Governing Board who get the balance between support and challenge right
A strong and well established partnership with nine other local schools (DEEP)
Motivated and engaged children with a calm family feel to the school
A partnership with St Mary's Church and close links between church and school
Dunmow St. Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to two appropriate references and an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged.
Please contact Mrs Helen Bright in the school office to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
Based in Great Dunmow, Essex, Dunmow St Mary's Primary School is a 2FE Foundation primary school with extensive grounds, including our own woodland area and outdoor classroom. As a Church of England voluntary controlled school we have a strong commitment to Christian principles and values that recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of each individual. Every child from any background is welcome in our school and our school life is strengthened by our visits to the local church and by the contribution it makes to our school.
Judged "Good" in our recent Section 5 graded Ofsted inspection, our learning is based around our unique curriculum model designed in a series of cross curricular themes. By making connections between subjects we deepen and enhance our children's learning meaning our children are active, enthusiastic and happy learners. We are committed to our curriculum model and want to see it develop further.
We believe that good learning requires good teachers. Our teaching and support staff are a committed and talented team of people. Together in the classrooms and across the school they make Dunmow St Mary's the wonderful school it is.
Inclusiveness and caring are at the heart of our school. We have invested in supporting our children in the classroom and beyond with a dedicated family liaison officer and SENCO team who help everyone to engage and learn.