Class Teacher EYFS / KS1

Job Introduction

Are you a fun, caring and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for ensuring that our happy and welcoming pupils gain the best possible start to their educational journey? Do our school values of ‘Nurture, Inspire, Empower’ fit with your teaching style and own personal values? If so, we would love to hear from you! Cove Infant School is a successful and aspirational two form entry Infant School; we are looking for a talented teacher to join our wonderful and dedicated team to help drive the education of children forward. 

We are looking for a committed teacher who:

• Believes in education that offers purposeful learning where children are at the heart of everything
• Is passionate about teaching and learning and understands how to motivate and engage learners
• Will uphold our School Values of “Nurture, Inspire, Empower” in all that they do
• Can create an inspiring learning environment (inside and outside!)
• Supports our journey in becoming an Outdoor play and learning (Opal) school
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills and understands the importance of positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders
• Is enthusiastic, dedicated, works well as a team as well as individually, and has a great sense of humour!

In return, we can offer:

• A school where safeguarding and wellbeing for all stakeholders is put at the forefront of all we do
• A kind and nurturing environment
• Smiley, happy and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn
• A welcoming and supportive staff team, Governing Body and parents, who are committed to the development of all pupils
• A fully integrated curriculum
• Dedicated and protected PPA release time (and ECT time where applicable)
• A commitment to ongoing professional staff development and training
• Excellent Resources

Whilst the advert indicates a full time, permanent position, we would be open to considering a temporary (1 year fixed) contract for the right candidate.

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed - please contact Mrs Whitby in the school office to book a visit or request a call back from the Headteacher at a mutually convenient time.   You will also be able to request an application pack and ask any questions you may have.  Mrs Whitby can be contacted via email adminoffice@cove-inf.hants.sch.uk or via the telephone on 01252 543737

Once shortlisted, those invited to interview will be informed by telephone.  If you do not receive a telephone call then you have not been shortlisted on this occasion – please do not let this put you off applying again in the future. 

We reserve the right to interview candidates at a mutually convenient time, as applications arrive, if required.

Please be aware that all applicants will be subject to an online search, prior to interview. 

Closing Date for applications is Thursday 19th June, 12noon.

Interviews will be held on 24th and 25th June.  

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.