We are excited to have the opportunity to invite a new teacher to join our existing teaching structure who will be able to make a positive contribution to the continuing development of our school. Please see attached job description and person spec for further details. We are a large four-form entry junior school. Each year group works as a team with a year leader who provides support for both curriculum and pastoral issues. Teamwork is a strength of the school at both year and subject level. Our planning structures place class teachers at the heart of the process, supported by a framework created at a whole school and year based level. We also have an inclusion and intervention team led by one of our deputy heads. The team, which includes a child and family worker, a learning support manager, a mentor/nurture assistant and an intervention assistant targets support at special needs, underachievement and vulnerable children and offers a range of support to class teachers in meeting individual needs. We also have play leaders who support vulnerable children during the lunchtime period We are committed to raising standards at an academic level and we are also committed to raising standards in children’s personal development – hence our vision statement. •We are a member of the Prosper Together MAT, and work together to promote school improvement and provide a range of extended services for pupils. Together we employ several staff and commission other services to provide additional opportunities for our pupils and further CPD for staff. Each school maintains its individual identity and control. There are good opportunities within the collaborative for sport and physical activities. •Our website www.cbjs.co.uk has more information about the school. •Our school improvement plan details the key areas we are working on. The most important feature in the plan is improving the outcomes for our vulnerable learners. We are observing an increasing percentage of good and outstanding teaching. Other targets in our plan include improving progress in reading and maths and the be a part of the Nurture UK project. If you are interested please apply using the attached application form that is attached, sending it to cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 16th May The interview/selection process will be on May 21st at a time that will be communicated to shortlisted candidates. Visits to the school are encouraged; they can be arranged by contacting Mrs Whitehouse via the school office - 0121 747 2247 Julie Whitehouse cbjs-recruitment@cbjs.solihull.sch.uk 0121 747 2247 Attached documents Privacy Notice.pdf Advert.pdf Application Form.doc Job Description.pdf