Location: Gorsemoor Primary School Employer: Staffordshire County Council Contract type: Temporary fixed term for one year Working Pattern: Standard Hours: Part-time 0.5 FTE Working pattern: Monday and Tuesday all day, Wednesday half day Salary: Main scale £31, 650 - £43,607 Required for September 2025 for three terms Located in the thriving and proud community of Heath Hayes, Gorsemoor Primary School are pleased to be offering an excellent opportunity for a part-time Class Teacher to join our committed teaching team. Judged by Ofsted as good in all areas (September 2021), you will be joining our caring and supportive school, where our motto, ‘ Growing together, hand in hand ’, is an ethos embedded throughout the whole community. We are proud of our: • shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils • pupils who are engaged, well-behaved and love to learn • caring, dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff and governors • high expectations and vision for school improvement • commitment to continuing professional development • warm, friendly atmosphere • incredibly supportive staff who have a desire to take the school forward • interested and supportive parents/carers We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated part-time teacher and are open minded about the experience level of the candidate. As we are a two-form entry school, we can tailor year group staffing teams to ensure we facilitate a broad range of experience, from Reception to Year Six. At the heart of our school values is collaboration and the successful candidate will be keen to work alongside their colleagues to continually provide engaging opportunities for learning. A sound knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy that underpins teaching, learning and assessment, accompanied with a commitment to enabling all children to achieve their fullest potential are essential components of the role, so that each learner will be enabled to achieve the maximum benefit from their education at Gorsemoor. The role of a class teacher is varied, where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to use their initiative, have high levels of self-reflection and a commitment to their growing professional development, energy and resilience. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about creating a rich, inclusive, and balanced environment for children. As a Part-time Class Teacher at Gorsemoor, you will be working within a friendly team and building strong relationships with families, so the ability to work collaboratively is essential. Please take the time to read our Candidate Letter, Job Description and Person Specification. If your personal and professional qualities match those we seek, then you may be the person to join our team. Informal visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01543 274788, please see further details below. Additional information and how to apply Should you wish to apply for this position, please return your completed application form, along with a cover letter, to recruitment@gorsemoor.staffs.sch.uk by the closing date shown below. Successful applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for interview. Visits to school: Tuesday 6 th May 2025 at 4.15om Wednesday 7 th May 2025 at 4.15pm Closing Date: Friday 9 th May 2025 at 9am Shortlisting: Friday 9 th May 2025 Interviews: Monday 19 th and Tuesday 20 th May 2025 The position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding the DBS check are available by visiting www.gov.uk/dbs This 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.