Job Introduction
West Meon Primary School is at an exciting point in its journey and you could be part of it!
We are a small friendly village school with a very dedicated, happy and supportive staff team. We value continuing professional and personal development and staff training is a key part of the school ethos. We are currently developing our outdoor learning opportunities, especially in our Early Years & KS1 learning environments so this is an exciting time to join us and work alongside our inspirational teaching & support team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic candidate to join our infant class teaching team. The successful candidate will, on a 0.5 contract, share the responsibility with an experienced ECT to facilitate the learning of our youngest members. As a church school, we value the personal development of our young people and undertake to grow a life-long love of learning in all our students. The successful applicant will complement the dedicated team of professionals who provide a welcoming and stimulating learning experience for all the children at West Meon School.
All applicants, are welcome to come and visit our school prior to application and interview.
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 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 their teaching partner.
- Be able to motivate and engage children with inspiring classroom practice
- Have had experience of leading a subject
- Have a strong knowledge and pedagogy in a EYFS & KS1 setting
- 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!
This position is fixed term until August 2026.
Application Procedure
For further information or to organise a visit please contact our school office on 01730 829213. Please complete the attached application form and return to admin@westmeon.hants.sch.uk
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.
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