Job Introduction
Clanfield Junior School fixed term class teacher: KS1 applicants welcome to apply.
Are you passionate about childhood? Do you believe that children have the right to experience opportunities to play and explore regardless of their age? You might be the person we are looking for to join our lovely team! An exciting opportunity has arisen for a class Teacher to join our wonderful junior school, as we embark on our journey to connect children with the great outdoors. We have are crafting a new curriculum that is just right for our school, and have been busy developing our school grounds to embed our school value ‘curiosity’.
It is important to us that you value the impact of roles and responsibilities for children, which develops a sense of belonging at Clanfield. Our children have been involved in a huge range of volunteer roles within our school, such as the Clanfield Rangers who are teaching the pupils about permaculture, School councilors who have transformed lunch times and our brand new community officers. Can you help us further embed our value of ‘kindness’?
Teaching is tough- here at CJS, we are proud of our caring and reflective culture. Teachers are given the time they need to be successful, and have opportunities to explore projects of interest. They are well supported with new initiatives or training, with carefully planned in time to work with subject or phase leaders. Our Governors are friendly and very approachable, and understand the school well.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
· Creative and inspirational
· Believes in childhood, play and being curious
· May have KS1 experience or knowledge (not essential)
· Has a clear understanding of how children learn and can use assessment for learning effectively to inform next steps for children
· Kind and understands the importance of trusting relationships
Application Process
Prior to interview, an online search will be conducted to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. This is in line with guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in a school environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at this school.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview suitable candidates earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school and informally meet with the Headteacher, Mrs Kati Dawkins, before applying. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment: adminoffice@clanfield.jun.hants.sch.uk or 02392593209
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.
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.
