Job Introduction
Class teacher Year 4
Contract –Full time, Fixed Term – immediate start until 30th April 2025 (a January start date or shorter term would be considered).
Job/Person Summary
Locks Heath Junior School is a school that truly lives up to its ethos ‘Where children come first’. We are a community of friendly and passionate individuals, committed to a team approach to ensure positive outcomes for all children.
At Locks Heath Junior School we work hard to attain high standards, but we also play hard, having a commitment to the development of children through their recreational play, their access to extra-curricular activities and residential visits.
We would like to appoint someone who:
- Is energetic and engaging
- Is an excellent classroom teacher and professional role model
- Is aspirational for the goals of all their children
- Is committed to engaging in CPD and strengthening their existing practice
- Is approachable, an excellent communicator, and has the ability to build good relationships
- Is an effective team player who shows initiative, but will also listen to advice
- Works hard, but recognises their responsibility with regards to wellbeing
- Shows resilience in response to challenge.
The ideal candidate will be able to:
- Demonstrate measurable impact on improving outcomes for pupils
- Demonstrate an ability to tailor the curriculum and classroom environment to the needs of SEND children
- Demonstrate a regard for safeguarding
- Demonstrate good classroom organisation and be able to adapt behaviour management strategies to match the needs of individuals.
We can offer you:
- A school that has a warm, caring ethos
- Happy, well-motivated children
- A skilled and dedicated team committed to doing the best for its children
- A supportive leadership team with a commitment to your professional development
- A comprehensive induction programme
- A four class year team to support with planning and commitment for PPA to be a collaborative approach
Application Procedure
We welcome applications from candidates who have the experience, skills, enthusiasm and commitment to become our next member of staff. Visit to our school are welcomed.
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.
