Overview
+ an opportunity to be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team.
+ the opportunity to bring new strengths and qualities to our school so that we can continue to develop and improve.
+ a commitment to supporting individual professional development.
Please ensure your letter of application is clear and concise, portrays your overall educational philosophy, addresses the points on the person specification and is free from error. We look forward to meeting you.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
If you are an effective, ambitious teacher who would like to experience working in a vibrant and rewarding setting, then we would encourage you to visit us in person.
A visit to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01282 428246. As we are a two form entry school, you will be working closely with other teachers and you will have PPA time alongside year group partners. This position is a super opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain valuable experience working in a large, diverse school setting as part of an effective teaching team.
We are looking for someone who
* is an excellent teacher with high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
* is able to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their potential.
* shares the ethos, values and vision of our school.
* is committed to working in partnerships with parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community.
* has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* is a positive role model who reinforces positive behaviour strategies
* has energy and a sense of humour
* be able to readily adapt to the ever changing demands of a school day in a flexible and cheerful manner.
Qualifications
* Primary Teaching qualification
* Completion of NQT / ECT period (desirable but not essential)
* First aid trained
Experience
* Essential Experience
* Experience in a primary school setting
* An understanding of safeguarding in schools
* Desirable Experience
* Working as a class teacher in a mainstream setting
Contract and progress
This position is being advertised as a temporary two-term contract but there is the possibility of this being extended for the successful candidate as we look ahead to 2026-2027.
About our school and ethos
Our previous Ofsted inspection highlighted the many strengths of our school setting and our ethos is based on a set of school values that underpin life at Ightenhill. Our school values are evident in everything we do and are developed through a carefully planned, well-sequenced curriculum.
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