Class Teacher KS2

Fixed Term
Full Time
Spring and Summer Term 2023
Mapperley Plains Primary School, Central Avenue, Mapperley, Nottingham, NG3 5LD
Main scale (M3-6 depending on experience)

Do you inspire learners and help shape their future?  
Do you want to work at a school that pupils enjoy attending and are proud of their school?
Do you want to work with pupils who have positive attitudes to learning?
Do you have high expectations of yourself and others?
If the answer is yes to the above, then you are the candidate we are looking for! 

Our vision to ‘inspire learners and shape their future’ drives everything we do at Mapperley Plains. Our ‘equip, embed and enrich’ curriculum approach ensures that we motivate, inspire, broaden and build on pupils’ cultural capital and interests. Mapperley Plains is a 315 place primary school with a school nursery, situated in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire. We are extremely proud of our pupils, supportive parents, inspirational staff and forward thinking governors - who are all collaborating to create a happy, secure and caring environment in which children can develop academically, socially and emotionally.

What we are looking for:

The governing body is actively seeking an innovative teacher to join our fantastic school in January 2023.  The position is temporary for two terms in the first instance but will be reviewed as soon as possible based on school staffing needs. Experience in KS2 is essential.  

We are looking for someone who:

•  Is innovative, resilient and enthusiastic.
•  Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills and is a creative, engaging teacher who demonstrates an innovative approach to teaching and learning.
•  Loves supporting and inspiring students and staff
•  Enjoys working as part of a supportive team 
•  Has experience of successful KS2 teaching 
•  With a good understanding of the curriculum and assessment

We will offer:

•  An individual school, where the needs of the children as individuals are paramount;
•  The opportunity for you to use your initiative and talents as a teacher;
•  An enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
•  Professional development opportunities using a range of local and national providers;
•  Children who love coming to school and who want to learn;
•  Parents and governors who are keen to be involved in school life;
•  An exciting, well-resourced curriculum;
•  A friendly, welcoming environment.

Why work at Mapperley Plains: 

•  Pupil and staff well-being is at the heart of everything we do – Please arrange an appoint to come and see this for yourself!

Visits to the school, prior to the closing date, are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs W Alvey - School Office Manager (Tel: 0115 9649360) to book onto one of the visit dates. 
Visit Dates: 4.00pm Thursday 24th November 2022, 4.00pm Monday 28th November 2022, 4.00pm Thursday 1st December 2022

Application forms are available from the school website here https://www.mapperleyplainsprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/ or by emailing the School Office office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk 

Closing date: 2nd December 12noon

• 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.