Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed class teacher to join our team. Highfields Primary School are looking to recruit a temporary cover teacher for a year 2 class required for February 2024 for 5 days a week, up until the end of summer term.

We are looking for a teacher who genuinely values teamwork, strong leadership support and most importantly, amazing children!

Highfields 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 and welcoming school community, with supportive governors and parents

Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit 01206 392223.

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.

Highfields 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.