Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
A unique opportunity has arisen to come and join our experienced and supportive teaching team. Droxford Junior School is set in the South Downs National Park and we are proud to have been awarded Ambassador School Status in recognition of our enriched curriculum and outreach work with other schools and environmental agencies.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our Year 3/4 teaching team. The successful candidate will be on 0.4 contract, working alongside an experienced teacher on a Monday and Tuesday. Required from April 2025, the successful applicant will complement the dedicated team of professionals who provide a welcoming yet stimulating learning experience for all the children at Droxford.
All applicants, are welcome to come and visit our school prior to application and interview.
Please check our website for a school video tour https://www.droxfordjunior.co.uk/
We can offer the successful candidate:
-Engaged and motivated children willing to learn and have fun
-A stunning educational setting which is being further developed for learning and play
-A supportive and hardworking professional team
-A genuinely friendly, enjoyable and collegiate working environment
-A school with a proven track record of developing future leaders
-A reflective school, always looking for ways to improve and strengthen its practice
-Dedicated governors and supportive parents
The successful applicant will:
- Have secure subject knowledge and a proven record of high-quality teaching
- Be able to communicate effectively within a classroom setting with the job share teacher
- Be able to motivate and engage children with inspiring classroom practice
- Have had experience of leading a subject
- Have had experience teaching KS2 (desirable but not essential)
- Be willing to get involved in all aspects of school life including outdoor education, trips and residentials.
- Have a good understanding of assessment strategies that make a difference!
Application Procedure
Applicants are welcome to visit the school to meet informally with the Headteacher, Mr. Matthew Dampier and / or Mrs Jenny Smith (DHT) and members of the teaching team, before applying. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. We look forward to meeting you!
email: adminoffice@droxford.hants.sch.uk
phone: 01489 877537
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.