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Class Teacher (Upper Key Stage 2): Maternity Cover
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and friendly school? Do you have high expectations for yourself and your pupils? Do you want to work with articulate, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and share their views?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a class teacher. We are a three-form entry junior school in Woking, Surrey, with a strong ethos of respect and collaboration. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities. We have a supportive parent community that values education and works in partnership with the school.
As a class teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners. You will also contribute to the development of the curriculum and the school improvement plan. You will work closely with your year group team and other colleagues to share good practice and resources. We are committed to developing our teachers through continuous professional development (CPD) and providing access to professional career development through National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programmes. For ECT applicants, we have a strong mentoring culture and positive links with other local schools.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
2. A passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to raising standards
3. Excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
4. An understanding on how to support pupils with additional needs
5. A positive and proactive attitude and a willingness to embrace new challenges
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
7. A sense of humour and a caring and nurturing approach
We can offer you:
8. A welcoming and supportive staff team and senior leadership team
9. A developing coaching culture
10. Established planning which allows for effective use of PPA time
11. A vibrant and diverse school community with enthusiastic and well-behaved children
12. A stimulating and well-resourced learning environment
13. Collaborative approach to sharing good teaching practice
14. A strong mission from all to provide a high quality provision for our most vulnerable pupils
15. A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new staff
16. A range of professional development opportunities and career progression pathways, including the NPQ programme
17. Free access to the school's onsite swimming pool at the weekend
18. A programme of social events
19. A school at the heart of a thriving village community
We believe Horsell C of E Junior School is a very special place to work. To fully appreciate our wonderful school, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit prior to making an application. A member of our senior leadership team will show you round and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
Horsell C of E Junior School is a member of the Learning Partners Church Academy Trust, which consists of other local church schools.
If you are interested in this role, please contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school.
We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our school.
Safeguarding Statement
Horsell Cof E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our school office can be contacted on 01483 761531 or office@horsell-junior.surrey.sch.uk