Jobs, fresher vacancy - Class Teacher • UK

Company: London Borough of Waltham Forest

UK

Barn Croft Primary School Part Time Class Teacher Vacancy – KS1 Salary Range: Main Pay Range 1-6 (depending on experience) *Outer London Contract: FTC x2 terms Required for: January 2025 Join our thriving primary school - be part of the journey. Are you a passionate educator seeking a supportive and dynamic environment where you can make a real difference? Barn Croft Primary School is on a rapid journey of improvement, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our team. This position is part time working on Thursday and Friday with additional 10% PPA on a different day, commencing January 2025. At Barn Croft, you'll find a thriving, supportive environment within a great team. We celebrate diversity and foster a collaborative spirit among staff. Flexible working arrangements, manageable workloads, and a strong commitment to staff health ensure you feel valued and supported. We're on an exciting journey of improvement, and you can be a part of it! Our dedicated leadership team is passionately committed to raising academic standards. Join us as we develop a rich and engaging curriculum, shaping the future of learning at Barn Croft. The successful candidate will be: Passionate about enabling every child to exceed expectations Steadfast in their commitment to the safeguarding of all pupils Able to deliver lessons that are exciting, inclusive and engaging An enthusiastic and determined teacher Committed to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves Well organised and an excellent communicator Willing, keen and able to take an active role in school life. What We Offer: Fantastic pupils who are respectful, happy and eager to learn Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively A personalised programme of professional development and support for all staff Wide networking opportunities including working with staff within our soft federation of schools An up to date laptop as well as a desktop computer and iPad in all classes Flexible working - off site working during PPA time and active support with planning Excellent public transport and road links as well as a big car park A strong commitment to staff health and well-being Barn Croft is an inclusive and happy one for entry primary school in Walthamstow, fostering a child-centered environment that prioritises academic success, social-emotional well-being, and resilience. Our core values - courage, love, and excellence - guide everything we do. Our children are well behaved, inquisitive and eager to learn. We believe in a strong partnership between staff, students, parents, and governors to achieve our shared vision. We look forward to welcoming you to Barn Croft! Emma-Jane Kelly Acting Headteacher Application Please submit your application form to headteacher@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk Please note that CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded. A valid application form will need to be completed. Application information We welcome visits from applicants please contact the school office to arrange a visit or for further information about the post on 0208 521 1145 or school@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk Closing date: Thursday 14th November 2024 at Midday Interviews: Monday 18th November 2024 Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to contact every candidate individually, therefore, If you have not heard from us by 9am on Friday 15th November then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Safeguarding Barn Croft Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to satisfactory reference checks with previous employers along with The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Barn Croft Primary School 2 Brunel Road Walthamstow E17 8SB Equal Opportunities Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy How to apply Please submit your application form to headteacher@barncroft.waltham.sch.uk Please note that CVs will not be considered and will automatically be disregarded. A valid application form will need to be completed.