Job Description
Hours of work:Full time
Contract type:Permanent
A bit about us:
Kington St Michael CE Primary School is a small village school located just outside Chippenham surrounded by beautiful countryside. We are a popular school with a strong sense of community, where every child is known and valued. Expectations are high across the school and standards are consistently good. KSM is a Good school (Ofsted, February 2025) and an Outstanding Church School (SIAMS, January 2024).
We are looking to appoint a kind, dedicated, inspiring and creative Key Stage 1 teacher to help our children grow in confidence and curiosity every day. We are looking for someone who is able to work effectively and successfully in a mixed age class. This position is for a mixed year 1/2 class.
Applications are welcome from passionate teachers who havea commitment to supporting the school at all levels and take KSM forward into an exciting future.
All about the role:
We are seeking an experienced, kind, ambitious, talented and enthusiastic class teacher
The successful candidate will:
* Have at least two years recent relevant teaching experience.
* Will have energy, vision, creativity and who shares a passion for teaching and learning.
* Will be an experienced, enthusiastic, inspiring and dedicated teacher who is able to work effectively teaching a mixed age KS1 class, with a good understanding of the year 1 and 2 curriculum.
* Experience delivering high quality phonics and administering PSC would be helpful
* Experience leading a core subject would be an advantage
* Have high aspirations and is passionate about providing all children with the very best opportunities
* Will be keen to take on responsibilities forleading and developing the curriculum and raising standards of teaching and learning across the school
* Will be someone with high expectations and a commitment to securing outstanding progress for all learners across all curricululm areas
* Will be someone who shares our Christian ethos and passion for childrens learning and can identify with the vision and values of our school
* Will be keen to make a significant contribution to the wider life of the school including involvement in extra-curricular activities.
* Have the ability to form excellent relationships with children and get to the heart of each and every child in their care.
* Recognise that each day matters to every child.
* Will be a team player, keen to get involved, be open to new ideas and have a good sense of humour!
We can offer the candidate:
* A rewarding role working with a supportive and highly motivated team, who are looking to develop and maintain high expectations and commitment to learning
* Enthusiastic and happy children who have excellent attitudes to life and learning.
* A positive family of experienced colleagues who will support and challenge you and who are committed to securing outstanding progress for all learners across all subjects.
* A supportive leadership team committed to the school, staff development and staff well being.
* Support through an experienced SENDCo
* Outstanding links and relationships with parents, a committed Governing Body and excellent links with our local Church and Community
* Exciting opportunities to develop and broaden your experiences and a commitment to your professional development
The successful candidate will be committed to self-development, team work, high expectations and helping to move the school from strength to strength.
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