KS2 Class Teacher - Washingwell Primary School
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/04/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 04/05/2017 23:59
Hours per week:
10 Sessions
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Washingwell Primary School
Further Information
Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (temporary to cover maternity leave)
The Head Teacher and Governors of Washingwell Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher to join our Key Stage 2 teaching team on a temporary contract to cover maternity leave from September 2017.
Graded Good, Ofsted February 2016: 'The warm buzz that permeates the
school, its positive ethos, helps pupils feel settled and welcome. The orderly environment is comforting and supports skills of independence. Pupils' conduct and attitudes to learning are a strength of the schools work.'
We are seeking to appoint a teacher who has an enthusiasm for learning, a track record of improving standards and the ability to engage all learners in all aspects of curriculum.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a proven track record of and commitment to:
Exemplary classroom practice.
Be creative and imaginative in their approach to teaching and learning.
Be able to plan appropriately differentiated learning which builds on key skills.
Be able to assess, monitor and track effectively to ensure rapid progress of all groups of learners.
Be committed to raising standards.
Be an effective team player.
Have the ability to lead and coordinate subject areas.
Have the ability to lead and deploy staff effectively to support learning.
Be an excellent role model to children and staff.
Forge strong relationships with parents, Governors and the wider school community.
Play and active role in continued professional development.
Be able to promote our school ethos by being an outstanding role model and leading by example.
In return we can offer:
Strong leadership with a clear vision shared by all.
Exemplary children who are eager to learn, laugh and grow in all areas of school life.
Dedicated staff who are committed to fulfilling our school moto of 'Achievement for All'
A thriving community school with lots of opportunities for professional development.
An amazing environment which promotes learning both indoors and out
Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our school and we can offer three sessions as follows:
Tuesday April 25, 4.00pm
Thursday April 27, 9.30am
Wednesday May 3, 2.00pm
Please contact Miss Catherine Bulman; School Business Manager on 0191 4884400 to book your visit.
Deadline for Applications is midnight on Thursday 4 May 2017.
Formal Interviews will take place during week commencing Monday 15 May 2017.
Washingwell Community Primary School is a safeguarding school and if successful you will need to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
This post may require a declaration under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2009 including Disqualification by Association.
Application packs are available on request from the school office via email (admin@washingwell.org.uk) or can be downloaded from the school website or from www.gateshead.gov.uk. Applications should be returned to Miss C Bulman, School Business Manager, Washingwell Primary School, Bucks Hill View, Whickham, NE16 4RB by midnight on Thursday 4 May 2017.
Apply online at www.gateshead.gov.uk
Please note
This job is closed for applications.