Pre-School, Reception or KS1 Class Teacher - Newtown School
Location: Chesham
Our vibrant community school (Ofsted rated Good, last inspection March 2024) is looking for the right person, with the right ethos, to join our happy, forward-thinking community. We are seeking to appoint a passionate educator who shares our values of caring, curiosity, and courage, as well as our commitment to nurturing lifelong learners.
Salary: MPS/UPS with fringe allowance
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Interviews: will be held on Thursday 22nd May
About us
At Newtown, our values are caring, curiosity, and courage. We are a vibrant, innovative school set in the heart of the community we serve. Our two-form entry school is welcoming, nurturing, and enthusiastic. Our children are confident in their ability to learn, resilient, and considerate of others.
We can offer:
* a nurturing and welcoming school community
* a talented, dedicated, and caring teaching and support team
* an amazing group of children with diverse abilities and cultures
* support in continuing professional development
* classrooms filled with laughter and a love of learning
We are looking for a full-time class teacher to start in September 2025. This could be in our Pre-School, Reception, or KS1 class.
For more information, please see the attached job description.
About you
You will have:
* an open, enquiring mind and a passion for education
* the ability to work as part of a team, building excellent relationships with staff, parents, and children
For further information, please see the attached person specification.
Other information
Visits to the school are positively encouraged. To arrange a visit or for more information about the role, please contact Pascha Adlam at 01494 783713.
Newtown School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online searches, and satisfactory references before starting. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and applicants must declare all unspent convictions and cautions, as well as certain spent convictions, as per the relevant legislation. For more details, please refer to Nacro guidance and the Ministry of Justice guidance. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will need to complete a self-disclosure form prior to interview.
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