View more categories View less categories Sector Education Job Type Schools / Academies - Teaching roles ,Primary School Contract Type Fixed Term Contract Working Pattern Term time Hours Full-Time
Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave Cover)
Required for September 2025
Merridale Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our friendly, happy team. We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their careers, including ECTs.
Merridale is a vibrant and inclusive primary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for our students. We are committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring every child reaches their full potential.
We are looking for someone who is committed to our students and school community and shares in the aims and ethos of our one-form entry, popular and friendly school where every child is safe, valued and respected. Merridale Primary was graded “good” by Ofsted in 2024.
The school has a strong and shared commitment to achieve excellence and improve life outcomes for all pupils.
Our school aims are:
* to ensure everyone in the school has the opportunity to maximise their full potential
* to provide every child with the highest quality teaching and learning opportunities
* to provide a welcoming, safe and happy school environment
* to provide role models who promote positive values to prepare children for life in modern Britain
* to provide an exciting, engaging and effective curriculum
* to celebrate the cultural diversity of the school and local community
* for parents, carers and families to be partners in learning
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary School Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis to cover a maternity leave.
You will be responsible for:
* planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with school medium and long term plans, following the national curriculum
* assessing and monitoring student progress and attainment
* creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
* collaborating with colleagues and parents to support student development
Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
* experience teaching in a primary school setting
* strong communication and organisational skills
* ability to inspire and motivate students
Merridale Primary School has:
* enthusiastic and inquisitive children who love to learn
* skilled, supportive, friendly and dedicated staff who work hard to ensure the best outcomes for our children
* a happy, safe and stimulating school environment with extensive outdoor learning areas, including Forest School
* well-resourced classrooms and facilities
* opportunities for professional development
* a culturally diverse school community: we have children and families with a wide range of abilities, rich cultural backgrounds and religions
* abroad and balanced curriculum which offers children many opportunities they may not otherwise experience
* a friendly, family-centred approach that believes in developing strong partnerships with parents, carers and the local community.
Merridale Primary School is looking for a teacher who:
* is an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to teaching and meeting the learning needs of all children in their class
* is passionate about developing children’s potential through well-being and personal development
* enjoys motivating learning beyond the classroom
* is positive and can inspire children to be their very best
* can develop and sustain successful, creative approaches to teaching and learning
* demonstrates excellent interpersonal and organisational skills to work effectively as part of our school team, with colleagues, parents, governors and the wider community.
Candidates who wish to be considered for the role are strongly encouraged to visit the school.
Merridale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS, Prohibition List, Barred List, Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more.
This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
To apply, please complete the on-line application and include a supporting statement that outlines: Why you want to be a Class Teacher at Merridale Primary School and the skills, knowledge, experience and attributes you possess that will ensure that you can continue to raise standards for our pupils.
CLOSING DATE FRIDAY 16 MAY, 2025 AT 12PM
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