Class Teacher

Buckinghamshire Council; Stoke Mandeville; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke Mandeville Combined School is seeking an outstanding teacher to join our welcoming and collaborative team. The post emphasizes safeguarding, high expectations, and a commitment to professional development.

We welcome Qualified Teacher Status holders, with NQT/RQT candidates and ECTs encouraged to apply. The school values effective planning, strong communication, and a secure understanding of the National Curriculum to raise standards for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with colleagues to support pupil learning.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, parents and staff.
• Clear vision, energy and passion for teaching and learning.
• Willingness to embrace change, adapt and innovate in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons with high expectations of pupil achievement.
• Foster a positive, inclusive ethos across the school.
• Contribute to the safeguarding and welfare of children as a priority.
• Plan effectively to meet the needs of all pupils, including EAL and SEN.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communicator

Vision and energy

Change and innovation

Education

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

NQT and RQT welcome

ECTs considered

Job description

An online search (including social media) will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates as part of our recruitment process. Please note that we reserve the right to close the application deadline early should a suitable candidate be found. Stoke Mandeville Combined School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and qualifications check. We welcome applicants from all the diverse range of cultures and all sections of our community. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled 'Exceptions Order'). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.

We have an exciting opportunity for an outstanding and enthusiastic Teacher to join our school. In return, we can offer a welcoming and collaborative team environment, wonderful children who are eager to learn, and a school community where every individual is valued and encouraged to flourish.

• is able to work as part of a team
• is an outstanding teacher with high expectations of pupil achievement
• has vision, energy and passion
• is an excellent communicator
• embraces change and innovation

• A positive and inclusive ethos
• A well-resourced and rich learning environment
• Happy, enthusiastic children and parents
• Friendly, supportive and committed staff
• A commitment to your own professional development, Qualified teacher status - NQT and RQT teachers are most welcome to apply. ECTs will be considered.
• Relevant training or experience within the primary age range
• A secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and primary strategy
• The ability to plan effectively
• High expectations of pupils' work and behaviour
• A firm commitment to raising standards and providing a quality education for all pupils
• An awareness and commitment to the needs of EAL and SEN pupils

Candidates will be able to discuss their key stage preference

Stoke Mandeville Combined School is a popular, oversubscribed school with a welcoming and supportive team, united by our shared values of Caring, Inspiring and Achieving Together.

We are passionate about creating an environment where every child feels valued, supported and inspired to learn. Through an engaging and stimulating curriculum, we encourage positive attitudes towards learning, school and life, empowering every pupil to develop their confidence, embrace new challenges and achieve their full potential, both in and beyond the classroom. We believe that strong partnerships with parents and families are key to every child's success. By working together, we nurture each child's knowledge, understanding and skills, equipping them with the confidence, resilience and foundations they need to become lifelong learners. We are proud to have been recognised as a 'Good' school following our Ofsted inspection in February 2023, and we remain committed to continually developing and providing the very best opportunities for every child.

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