Key Stage Two Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local village school in Whitby is seeking a dynamic teacher for mixed-age classes of children from Years 3 to 6. The role involves a commitment to fostering teamwork and making a positive difference in children's lives. You will have access to support from teaching assistants and a leadership team that values your ideas. Ideal candidates will have experience in KS2 and a passion for primary education.

Benefits

Warm and supportive work environment

Opportunities for career progression

Extensive outdoor learning spaces

Qualifications

• Skilled professional with experience of teaching in KS2.
• Drive to ensure children achieve their best.
• Ability to make a positive difference to the lives of young children.

Responsibilities

• Teach mixed-age classes of children from Years 3 to 6.
• Support and guide children to work well as a team.
• Receive support from teaching assistants and leadership.

Skills

Dynamic teaching style

Experience in KS2

Passion for primary education

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a caring team player, looking to make a positive difference to the lives of children?

Our Opportunity

As a small village school, we have two mixed-age classes. You will be joining Heather Class, which consists of children from Years 3 to 6.

The diverse age range encourages children to support each other by being kind and respectful: adopting family values into their school life along the way. Children understand the importance of working well as a team and always strive to achieve their best.

You will be supported by a teaching assistant, and you will receive support from our Executive Headteacher and our Teacher in Charge.

You will be/possess

• A skilled professional with experience of teaching in KS2 who has an engaging and dynamic style of teaching
• Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure our children achieve their very best and maintain the high standards of teaching expected in an English Hub and Little Wandle Champion School
• A teacher with passion for primary education who will embrace working and teaching in our school
• Someone who truly wants to make a difference to the lives of young children

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other
• Happy and enthusiastic children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments, including extensive outdoor spaces
• A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas and a sense of teamwork
• A full induction programme with our administration team
• Opportunity for career progression and development

Further details about the role

Queries/visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Headteacher, Ben Russell please contact Chloe Bullen.

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

Visit Slots

• Tuesday 25th November 9am
• Wednesday 26th November 4pm

Application Process

Please apply via NYC Jobs.

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s.

Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

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.