KS2 Teacher

10 June 2016
Fixed Term
Full Time
One year
Mapperley Plains Primary School, Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LD
Teachers’ Main Pay Range/Upper Pay Range depending on experience

Commencing September 2016

The Governors of our popular, happy and successful school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and highly motivated KS2 Teacher to work at our school starting September 2016.

In our recent successful inspection (March 2016), Ofsted confirmed that our school ‘continues to be good’ and is ‘vibrant and friendly’.

Applications are invited from experienced and newly qualified teachers who would like to be part of a hardworking, dedicated and friendly team.

We are looking for someone who:

•Loves working with children

•Can demonstrate excellent teaching and a strong record of primary classroom practice

•Is enthusiastic, caring and hard-working

•Has high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

•Has a commitment to raising standards and making sure all children make good progress

•Has high expectations of themselves and is reflective about their teaching

•Is committed to teamwork and can show an ability to motivate and inspire others

•Likes to take responsibility

•Has the confidence to take risks

•Knows they can make a difference

•Has a good knowledge of what constitutes best practice in Key Stage 2

•Can provide a stimulating, safe and happy learning environment

•Has excellent interpersonal skills, a good sense of humour and enjoys being part of a friendly and supportive team

We can offer:

•Friendly and enthusiastic children

•A supportive staff team

•A committed and supportive Governing Body

•A popular school which is respected throughout the community

•A commitment to your continued professional development

•A modern purpose-built and well-resourced learning environment

Mapperley Plains Primary School is a member of the Candleby Lane Teaching School Alliance. Number of pupils currently on roll is 371.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact us to arrange an informal appointment

Visit dates: Tuesday 7th June at 4pm

Thursday 9th June at 4pm

Application forms and information packs are available from the school via email office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk or telephone request 0115 9649360. Please note that CVs should not be enclosed with the application. Closing date for receipt of fully completed application forms is 10.00am on Friday 10th June 2016 Interviews scheduled for week beginning 13th June 2016.

Application requirements:

•You must have the legal right to work in the UK

•You must hold QTS or a UK recognised teaching qualification

•This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks

•Your application must cover all of your employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation. for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.

This vacancy is closed to applications.