EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a thriving primary school in Halesowen, seeking a passionate teacher to cover maternity leave. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who believes in the potential of every child and is committed to raising standards in a supportive and collaborative environment. Join a dedicated team that values teamwork and strives for high achievement for all students. With a dynamic and creative atmosphere, you will have the chance to inspire young minds and make a real difference in their educational journey. If you are ready to embrace this challenge and contribute to a warm, family-like school community, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Caring school environment

Opportunities for professional development

Encouragement for new ideas

Warm family atmosphere

Qualifications

• Excellent practitioner with a proven track record of raising standards.
• Committed to fostering relationships with parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Cover maternity leave, teaching in lower EYFS/KS1 for 2.5 days.
• Inspire and engage pupils to reach their potential.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Commitment to Inclusion

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School, Halesowen

Main Scale: Teacher

Salary Scale: M6

Start date: February 2025

2.5 days

The children, governors and staff of our thriving school seek to appoint an outstanding practitioner to cover maternity leave from 24^th February 2025, fixed term until 31^st December 2025.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about all children having the opportunity to reach their potential in order to ‘Life Life in all its Fullness’. Someone who will have the highest expectations of pupils academically, behaviourally and socially and will inspire and engage pupils through their tasks. The teaching job is to cover management release time and ECT release time over the two and a half days.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to become an integral part of our friendly team and make a difference.

We are seeking to appoint an applicant who:

• is an excellent, enthusiastic and dedicated practitioner,
• is committed to raising standards throughout the school and has a proven track record of raising attainment,
• has excellent interpersonal and organisational skills,
• has a commitment to school improvement, through collaborative work with the whole school community,
• has relevant experience, knowledge and skills to promote and sustain high standards of teaching and learning,
• is committed to the principles of inclusion,
• is committed to fostering excellent relationships between parents, carers and the community,
• has high expectations of achievement and behaviour.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued.
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and confident children.
• A supportive ethos of aspiration, ambition and high achievement for all.
• A dynamic, creative environment, encouraging collaboration and open to innovation.
• An enthusiastic leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues.
• A warm, family atmosphere.
• Ambition and vision for all.
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference.

You will be expected to:

• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child.
• Work in a creative and inspirational way with high expectations for all.
• Be committed to raising standards for all our children.
• Be a role model who wishes to share their excellent practice with colleagues.
• Be a team player who will work well with colleagues.

The post is for 2.5 days, teaching in lower EYFS/KS1.

We encourage organizing and arranging a meeting and tour of the school with the Headteacher. Contact details can be found below:

01384 818660

[e-mail]

Closing date: 20^th December 2024.

Interview date: w/b 6^th January 2025.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful and enhanced criminal records and qualification check, along with other relevant employment checks. St Margaret’s at Hasbury CE Primary School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

In compliance with Dudley’s policy on obtaining employment references, applicants must use their current employer as a reference and provide another reference from a previous employer or college. Character references and testimonials are not acceptable. References must cover the complete 3-year period prior to application, and additional references must be provided if necessary to achieve this. Failure to provide suitable references may result in an application being withdrawn. A complete job history must be stated on the application form.

In compliance with Dudley’s safeguarding policy, an enhanced disclosure and barring check will be carried out and a health check will also be required for this post.

N.B. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications.

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Attached documents
Teacher advert Maternity Cover Spring 2 2025.pdf
Class Teacher - Maternity Cover Job description Spring 2 2025.pdf