Primary Teacher
Class Teacher – Maternity Cover Role
- Salary Main Scale depending on experience
- Salary Frequency Monthly
- Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/1208/2923
- Contract Type Temporary - Full Time
- Closing Date 15 December, 2024
- Job Category Teachers
- Phase of education Primary School
- Establishment and Location Castle Hill Primary School, Winklebury Way, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
- Date posted 27 November, 2024
Job/Person Summary
We are seeking to recruit an excellent teacher, to join our thriving split-site primary school in April 2025. This is a full-time maternity cover temporary contract. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone to work with an outstanding team, in a supportive, challenging but friendly environment. During our latest Ofsted (January 2024) Children's behaviour & attitudes and personal development were cited as outstanding and our passionate teachers were also recognised along with inspirational leadership.
We are looking for someone who is:
- an outstanding and reflective classroom practitioner, who is passionate about making learning experiences exciting, memorable, and fun
- able to inspire children, understand their individual needs and enable each child to reach their true potential through a challenging and motivating curriculum
- a strong team player, resilient and relentless in the pursuit of excellence
- fully committed to ensuring that all children achieve high standards and make good progress, with a proven track record of making this happen
- a calm, positive, and effective communicator who can build positive relationships with staff, pupils, parents, governors, and outside agencies
- passionate about teaching and learning, with initiative, drive, and ambition for every child
- well organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage their workload efficiently
- able to demonstrate high expectations of pupil behaviour
- a good sense of humour
- a flexible approach to school life.
In return we can offer:
- an excellent learning environment
- highly motivated and well-behaved children
- a talented, friendly, and supportive staff team
- coordinate a subject area if experienced
- PPA time in your planning team
- opportunity to lead a subject
- opportunity for Continuing Professional Development.
Application Procedure
Visits to the school are positively encouraged during term time. To arrange a visit please phone reception on 01256 473777 or email: admin@castlehillprimary.net
Application packs are also available for download from our website www.castlehillprimary.net
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and interview arrangements to be confirmed with candidates on an individual basis.
Applications should be on the Hampshire County Council application form and individual CVs will not be accepted. If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Application forms and further information about the school can be found on the school website.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Closing Date: 31 January 2025, 12.00pm