Classroom Teacher
We are looking to recruit an experienced Key Stage Two Teacher on a Full Time and Permanent basis. This position is not suitable for an ECT. If successfully appointed, you will be supported by a full package of induction and coaching offered by experienced staff.
The position is for a practitioner with a proven track record in improving outcomes for children in Key Stage Two. The Key Stage Two Team is led and managed by a Phase Leader for LKS2 and a Phase Leader for UKS2. Both are supported by Senior Leaders in school. This is a two-form entry school and so there are up to 60 children in each year group. The Key Stage Two classes are located in the Junior side of John Clifford School with Years 4, 5 and 6 being upstairs in the two-storey aspect of our building.
Staff plan together and PPA is set and supported by the team at John Clifford School. There is a close relationship between Key Stage Two and the key stages above and below and staff work together to ensure that information is shared that best supports development. The curriculum has been well developed and builds upon the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1, with a strong emphasis on the acquisition of vocabulary and enhanced, knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects.
The Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) is awarded alongside this Class Teacher position for the sustained responsibility for ensuring the continued delivery of High Standards and Achievement in Key Stage Two.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
• A proven track record of excellent teaching in either LKS2 or UKS2;
• Some experience of leading and managing a team;
• Ability to analyse data and support actions that improve outcomes for children;
• Some experience of coaching and enhancing teaching and learning, and
• A naturally reflective but rigorous attitude to self-development.
Are you looking for a school where:
• Children are valued as individuals and respected as people and learners.
• Parents and carers are viewed as vital partners in the success of educational outcomes.
• Staff are cared for and every effort is made to consider wellbeing and workload.
• Leaders support training and opportunity that match staff aspiration and career development.
• Governors support and challenge outcomes for all children whilst protecting the unique ethos instilled through the John Clifford Promises.
• Schools within our family and trust come together to celebrate children and develop practice.
• White Hills Park Trust colleagues and trustees promote the strengths of our school and enhance our capacity for sustained improvement.
If so:
Come and join our vibrant and creative team. John Clifford School is an excellent place to develop your career. It is filled with opportunity to thrive and everyone in school is unique and equally talented. We pride ourselves on providing a broad and balanced curriculum that is rich in content and appealing to all leaners, challenging stereotypes and celebrating difference and diversity. You will be encouraged and supported in becoming the best version of yourself so that our brilliant children get the educational start in life that they deserve. If you want to be remembered as ‘that teacher; the one that made the difference’ please come and have a look around the school.
We can offer you:
• A sense of belonging;
• A chance to become part of a vibrant and creative team;
• A talent spotting mindset where strengths are enhanced;
• A varied network of support from induction, individualised coaching, through to professional qualifications and promotion;
• A close and supportive partnership with our families and friends of Beeston, and above all,
• A community of children who love coming to school each and evert day.
We are looking for a Class Teacher who can demonstrate:
• Positivity and an enthusiasm for learning.
• Resilience and a strong work ethic.
• Team commitment and shared responsibility.
• Inclusivity and the promotion of diversity.
• Reflection and a desire to develop.
Visits to the school are essential and can be arranged with the School Office on 0115 9258057.
Further information about our school can be found on our website Our School - John Clifford School or alternatively by emailing janine.waring@johnclifford.school
All posts in our school, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.
Applications for the post must be submitted via our online application form, which can be found at Vacancies (whptrust.org)
Closing date: 9am, Monday 29th April 2024.
Interviews: Week commencing 6th May 2024.
The White Hills Park Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance and checks will be made with past employers. In line with safer recruitment policies, references will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.
The White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within Educational Settings.
The White Hills Park Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders in the Trust to embody these values in their daily work.
Paul Heery - CEO