Class teacher

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed class teacher to join our team. Milldene Primary School are looking to recruit apart-timeteacher for Year Five, required for January 2024 for 1.5 days a week for the Spring term.

The job is to cover the acting deputy head's release time. In addition the 1.5 direct teaching time, it will come with PPA time (10% of direct teaching time) to allow the successful candidate to plan for the majority of the lessons they will teach. Many of these lessons are based on existing schemes which have resources. There are likely to be opportunities to cover other classes in the school and it is possible that the contract could be extended.

We are looking for teachers who genuinely value team work, strong leadership support and most importantly, amazing children!

Milldene is a very friendly school. We care for each other, we take the time to listen, we celebrate success and we work together to raise aspirations and improve standards.

The successful candidate will:

· put children first;

· demonstrate excellent teaching skills;

· provide an exciting and rich curriculum;

· have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;

· be a strong team player, with good communication skills;

· have a desire to improve themselves in terms of skills, knowledge and experience.

In return we can offer:

· enthusiastic, well-mannered children who are eager to learn;

· a fantastic supportive team who are dedicated to making a difference;

· opportunities for personal and professional development;

· a friendly, welcoming school community, with supportive governors and parents.

If this sounds interesting, and you would like to find out more, then we would like to meet you. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Sarah Barnes, School Business Manager, for further details or to arrange a visit.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are only able to accept applications made through the Essex County Council website.

Milldene Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children. The successful applicant will be offered a position subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the School

Milldene Primary is a popular school on the edge of a large village, with extensive resources, set in a rural location. We have keen parents, established links with the community and a supportive Governing Body.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS certification, medical clearance and references.