Job Introduction
Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025 (we recommend you submit your applications as soon as possible and reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time prior to the closing date)
Job Start Date: 1st September 2024
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2025 with a view to becoming permanent
Key Stage: KS2
Salary Type: MPR and UPR with a one-off recruitment allowance of £3500 for the suitable candidate (see section 6.3.1 in the Pay Policy)
Hours of Work: Full time x5 days per week
Suitable for: Experienced teachers, experienced teachers with subject leadership (not suitable for ECT)
Location of Role: Hook Junior School, Ravenscroft, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9NN
Contact: Ms Hemmings (Admin Assistant) 01256 762 468
Contact e-mail address: d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk
We are a successful and forward-thinking junior school with high standards and expectations for our pupils and those who work here. We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher who is highly motivated, passionate, caring and talented professional with proven skills as an excellent teacher to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity if you aspire for excellence and thrive on the challenge of providing the highest quality education for children. Our school was last inspected in June 2023 receiving our second consecutive ‘Outstanding’ grading, ‘Leaders expect the best for and from every pupil. Staff support and challenge pupils to meet these high expectations. There is a shared emphasis on making sure that all pupils keep up with the ambitious learning on offer.’
We are looking for an experienced teacher who:
- Is an excellent practitioner with a proven track record of securing high standards in teaching and learning
- Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour for all children
- Has strong subject knowledge of the key stage two curriculum, in particular in reading, writing and maths
- Has a strong understanding of the development of children as confident, resilient, independent individuals
- Is able to provide exciting, creative and inspiring learning experiences for every child in their care
- Is confident and competent using IT
- Is a team player who can demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Is committed to high standards of personal and professional development
- Is enthusiastic, ambitious and able to work with initiative
- Has excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of teaching KS2 is essential.
- Is passionate about playing their part in the wider life of the school and its community
We can offer you:
- Investment in your continued professional development
- Opportunity to support the quality of teaching of others
- Weekly PPA (non-contact time) working with colleagues in year teams
- Additional non-contact time for subject leadership
- Happy, polite and motivated children who are keen to learn
- A caring, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards of learning and care for all
- Exciting opportunities to work in partnership to shape the future of our successful school and make a real difference
- Digital resources to undertake your role
- A strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff to work alongside you within a supportive and constructive ethos
- Models of excellent practice in teaching, learning and leadership to support you
- Supportive governing body, parents and school community
Application Procedure
Visits to our school with prior appointment are encouraged and welcomed, please call 01256 762 468 to arrange.
To discuss the post in more detail, please call us on 01256 762 468 and speak with either Nicci Bailey (Deputy Headteacher) or Lynn Powell (Headteacher).
To request an application form, please email d.hemmings@hook-jun.hants.sch.uk with a subject line of ‘Experienced KS2 Teacher Application’
We reserve the right to close the vacancy should the right candidate be found before the listed closing date; therefore, we encourage candidates to apply early. Recruitment allowance applicable to applications received from 16th May onwards.
Safer Recruitment
Hook Junior School and Hampshire County Council 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.
