Key Stage 1 Teacher- Maternity Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery is seeking an outstanding class teacher for maternity cover. The role will initially involve a split Year 1 and 2 class, with responsibility for leading Science across the school.

A proactive, collaborative candidate with a passion for learning and strong National Curriculum knowledge is essential. The successful applicant will contribute to safeguarding and a supportive school culture, with opportunities for professional development and a dynamic team

Qualifications

• Track record of excellence in classroom practice.
• Experience fostering early literacy including phonics and numeracy.
• Strong track record of raising writing standards.
• Ambition, drive and a passion for learning.
• Promotes high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• Commitment to raising standards with teamwork approach.
• Ability to provide engaging and stimulating learning for all children.
• Excellent understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Commitment to parental and community involvement.
• Evidence of relevant CPD.

Responsibilities

• Lead Science across the whole school.
• Teach in a split Year 1 and Year 2 class.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Early literacy and phonics

Numeracy foundations

Raising writing standards

Ambition and drive for learning

Positive classroom management

Commitment to raising standards

Teamwork and collaboration

Engaging learning opportunities

Knowledge of the National Curriculum

Parental and community involvement

CPD evidence

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Haslington Primary Academy and Nursery are looking to recruit an outstanding, inspirational and self-motivated class teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team. This is a maternity cover position, which will commence after February half term.

The position will initially be based in our split year 1 and 2 class.

The postholder will be responsible for leading Science across the whole school.

The successful candidate must:

• have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
• have experience of fostering a strong foundation in early literacy (including phonics) and numeracy.
• have a strong track record of raising writing standards
• have ambition, drive and a passion for learning
• promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management
• demonstrate a commitment to raising standards
• be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team
• be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children
• demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum
• demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement
• demonstrate evidence of relevant CPD

What the school offers its staff

• an experienced and supportive team of staff
• amazing children who feel confident to express their individuality and their talents
• a happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do
• excellent opportunities for training and continual professional development
• a supportive senior leadership team committed to staff well-being and workload management
• talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance
• access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services etc)

Further details about the role

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.