KS1 Teacher (Maternity cover)

Lower Heath CE Primary, Prees, Whitchurch are looking to appoint an outstanding individual to teach our mixed year 1/2 class. We are a friendly, hardworking team with delightful children who behave well and always try their best. We are lucky to have an engaged community of very supportive parents who underpin Lower Heath’s family ethos.

As a Church of England school, our pupils share their achievements in fellowship with the whole school community, in a loving and respectful environment. Our motto, ‘Let Your Light Shine’, shows how our talents and potential can shine through in our actions and words.

This role will an require an outstanding individual who has the ambition to lead, develop and support effective practice for pupils and can ensure rapid progress in line with the school’s expectations.

Lower Heath consists of three mixed year group classes (KS1, LKS2 and UKS2) in the main school building with our EYFS (Reception and Nursery) situated in a demountable. The school environment, curriculum and extra-curricular activities support, foster, and inspire pupils to achieve success, providing opportunities for them to make a valuable contribution to the local, national and global community.

The successful applicant will teach a class of Year 1/2 pupils. The class has the support of Teaching Assistants; the teacher is responsible for arranging and directing their work. You will be expected to create a secure, happy and stimulating classroom environment, maintaining the highest standards of organisation, and discipline. Applicants should state areas of the curriculum for which they have particular expertise/interests, as subject leadership will be an additional part of the teaching role (for experienced teachers).

If you feel you have the qualities to complement our existing team, then we would love to hear from you. For further information about this position, or to arrange a school visit, please contact Helen Reynolds helen.reynolds@low.mmat.co.uk or 01948 840524.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 17th April

Interviews will be held on 25th April

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.