Teacher at St Andrews CE Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Weymouth is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher for a Year 6 class to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate is passionate about children's learning and committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive environment. The school values partnerships with the community and is focused on professional development and safeguarding.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Wellness services

Supportive parent body

Qualifications

• Experience in nurturing and developing pupils' learning.
• Ability to inspire children with a passion for education.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Year 6 class covering maternity leave.
• Create a stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Passion for helping children learn

Supportive and nurturing approach

Commitment to inclusion

Ability to create safe learning environment

Creativity and ability to inspire

Energy and resilience

Reflective and persistent

Team player

Focus on safeguarding

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Teacher with high expectations who is passionate about making a difference to the children in their care. The role will be in a Year 6 class for 1.0 FTE covering a maternity leave.

St Andrew’s CE Primary School has made rapid strides in the last three years. We are a school which is constantly seeking to improve and wishes to ensure that it continues to make a difference to pupils’ lives. The school is developing a vibrant curriculum so that children leave school with a passion for learning, already having a secure and wide knowledge base and skills which will equip them for the next phase of their education, as well as life.

We are proud of our church school ethos and our partnership with the local churches. Our Christian vision has driven much of our work. We value our partnership with our local community and parents.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• is passionate about helping our children learn and achieve
• has a supportive and nurturing approach towards children
• is committed to the inclusion of all pupils and can make a difference
• can create a safe and stimulating learning environment for pupils based on our vision and values
• is creative and can inspire others
• has energy, enthusiasm and resilience
• is able to show reflectiveness and persistence when dealing with complexity
• is an excellent team player; valuing the contribution of others, receptive to feedback, confident to use own initiative whilst working successfully with others
• places safeguarding at the heart of the school

We Can Offer

• young people who love their school and are excited by learning
• a team of dedicated staff who believe in keeping the children at the heart of everything they do
• a collaborative desire to make a difference and be the very best we can be
• opportunities for professional development
• a positive, caring school ethos firmly rooted in our Christian values
• a strong and supportive parent body
• links to a network of schools and CPL through our supportive Academy Trust

We look forward to receiving your application if you feel you can make a difference in our school. We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development.

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all. If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.