Class Teacher (Maternity cover)

Tel: 01362 587320

Email: office@corpustyprimary.org.uk

Website: www.corpustyprimary.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Jacqui Lound

NOR 28

• Salary - MPS
• Maternity Cover
• Part time
• 0.4 and 0.6 vacancies (could be combined for full time)

Corpusty is a special place: we are a small community with a family, friendly atmosphere. Classrooms are happy places with positive atmospheres for learning. An opportunity has arisen for a class teacher (or two) to join our skilled, dedicated team working to cover a maternity post. The vacancy is for our Reception and Key Stage 1 class and consists of a 3-day-a-week and a 2- day-a- week vacancy, which could be combined to form a full-time role initially. The successful candidate will need to be an outstanding practitioner. They must also be able to work in successful partnership with other staff to give children the best experiences in the classroom so that they make good progress regardless of their starting point.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Creative and adaptable and able to think “outside the box” which is needed in a mixed age classroom
• Forward thinking with a steely determination to make a positive difference to children’s lives
• Passionate about child-centred learning
• Able to work closely within a small team 
• Great communicator
• Passionate about providing children with a diverse, well-rounded curriculum with rich experiences
• Committed to supporting the whole child and focused on nurturing wellbeing, physical and emotional health as well as academic progress

In return we offer:

• A genuine opportunity to make a difference to the children of our school 
• Small class sizes, with TA support
• A challenging and stimulating place to work
• Staff who are committed, friendly and are willing to go that extra mile
• Delightful children who are ready to learn and are supported by the whole school community
• A well-planned curriculum with a broad range of resources saving on teacher time, but with the freedom to use your professional skills to adapt and bring the curriculum alive.
• A school which takes pupils’, parents’ and staff wellbeing seriously. You will receive a generous PPA time as well as the full range of Synergy’s wellbeing offer.
• Being part of a successful, forward thinking multi academy trust, which values each school’s uniqueness and provides broader opportunities for professional development and collaboration. 

This is a part time vacancy working three days a week or two days a week (or full time could be considered). This vacancy is a maternity cover.  

We would love to meet you and show you around our school or chat on the phone about the post. If you would like to arrange a visit or a phone call, please contact the school office: 01263 587320 office@corpustyprimary.org.uk

How to apply

Job Description is available to download from attachments.

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Closing date:  16 September 2024, 9am

Interview date: 24 September 2024

This school/academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.