Hampreston CE First School are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher initially for a KS1 class. This role would suit an ECT 1 or 2. Duties and responsibilities: Making a contribution to raising standards across the school Setting clear and challenging targets that build on prior attainment for each pupil Establishing clear targets for achievement and evaluate progress through the use of appropriate assessments and records and regular termly analysis of this data Setting, tracking, evaluating and reporting on progress towards individual pupil targets Giving every child the opportunity to reach their potential Consistently demonstrating high expectations for every child We are seeking a professional individual who: Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks Can fully support the vision and values of the school. Application Procedure If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Mr Jamie Plowman, Office Manager by emailing [email protected] to arrange an informal chat or have a tour of the school. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour. If you wish to apply for this position, please complete an application form which can be found on the school website at www.hamprestonfirstschool.com and return to [email protected]. CV’s will only be accepted along with a completed application form. Please note, we may close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we have sufficient applications. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to apply as soon as possible. Hamwic Education Trust (HET) are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our pupils and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal record and barring checks, scrutiny of work and training history, robust referencing, and other vetting checks. Successful candidates will also be subject to online searches. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across HET. Further Information We are seeking a professional individual who: Is a natural multi-tasker with strong organisational and administrative skills Has excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills Is detail-oriented with a ‘right first time’ mindset, completing work to a high standard Is a self-starter who is motivated to use initiative and has a good attention to detail Has experience of working in an administrative role, undertaking variety of tasks Can fully support the vision and values of the school. What we offer you: An opportunity to be part of a collaborative team with a shared vision of excellence A real career path in a thriving and respected organisation Flexible working approach, where possible Excellent training and development programmes and opportunities Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service (support staff) Access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings Access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members Eligible for a Blue Light card About Hamwic Education Trust: HET is fully committed to developing an outstanding workforce. We are a friendly and supportive community of professionals working hard to ensure that our schools are enabling children to grow and develop for the future. We have talented staff working in leadership, teaching and support roles throughout our schools and committed professionals working in the Managed Services team covering education, safeguarding, HR, IT, finance and estates. This experienced team supports our schools and is responsible for the successful delivery of our multi-academy trust. As an employer, we support our staff to grow through continuing professional development and there is a range of apprenticeships and other opportunities available throughout the Trust to extend your knowledge, skills and career prospects. HET celebrates the uniqueness of our pupils, our staff and our schools and we aim for everyone to achieve their full potential through the pathways of opportunities available. HET recognises that by valuing and promoting equal opportunities in employment for all employees and job applicants and avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and delivery of services, we will be able to deliver first class education and value the differences our workforce brings to HET. About Us Hampreston CE First School is a small one-form entry school in a rural village setting in Hampreston, near Wimborne in Dorset. Our school is a true community school with a warmth that permeates our buildings. The family ethos of our school is our great advantage and dovetails perfectly with our Christian distinctiveness. We respect the past and retain some long-standing traditions of this Christian village school, whilst ensuring that every opportunity available in the 21st century is offered to our children with the most up-to-date facilities. We enjoy a close relationship with our local church and the message of the Christian gospel is at the heart of everything we do. Despite our size, we offer a broad and balanced curriculum, breakfast and after school clubs and a diverse range of activities, including a forest school. Our lovely grounds provide an inspiring setting for outdoor learning and play. Guided by our Christian ethos, we emphasise our Christian Values of Respect and Service, Uniqueness and Creativity, Aspiration and Growth in all aspects of school life. Our commitment to excellence and individual growth, combined with the support of our village community, makes our school a unique and enriching place for learning and to work. We are proud of our open, approachable leadership team who prioritise staff wellbeing and professional development. We understand the importance of work-life balance and strive to create a working environment that is both purposeful and positive. We invest in our team, offering opportunities for training, mentoring, and career progression. Hampreston First School is in the Greenway Partnership of Hamwic Education Trust (HET); a large, fast-paced multi-academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. The Greenway Partnership is a multi-academy partnership based in Poole and Dorset. The partnership enables local schools to work together to develop a strong education for all our children.