KS2 Class Teacher/Year Team Leader

Job Introduction

COVE JUNIOR SCHOOL IS 'AIMING HIGH' - ARE YOU?

Are you an excellent teacher who is ready for a new leadership role?

Are you passionate about helping children of all abilities to thrive?
Are you someone who is energetic, creative and proactive?
Are you keen to develop your own skills and knowledge?

If this is the case, then you should definitely apply to join our school.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing and experienced team, as a class teacher and year team leader. We have 12 single-age group classes with no more than 25 children in a class. This post would be as a class teacher who leads the team of three classes in one year group. Our school is filled with like-minded people who want to make a difference to the children in our school.

We invite applications from experienced teachers who are ready to take on a leadership responsibility. As a member of our middle leadership team, you will have the opportunity to impact the strategic direction of the school.

We are looking for a colleague who:

• Has the ability to form outstanding relationships with children and get to the heart of each and every child in their care; someone who has high aspirations and is passionate about providing children with the very best opportunities
• Has energy, vision and creativity and who shares a passion for teaching and learning
• Has high expectations for themselves and our pupils
• Is open to new ideas and is able to lead a team of teachers in one year group (three classes)
• Is keen to develop their own professional skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with children and adults
   

Cove Junior School will offer:

• Happy, polite and well-behaved children who are enthusiastic about learning
• A caring and positive learning environment
• A friendly and committed team. In our last Ofsted inspection, it was noted that, “There is an appetite for learning and success at Cove Junior School. Everyone aims high.”
• A culture of support for mental health, for children, staff and parents
• Exciting opportunities for your career development
• Shared PPA in year group
• Small class sizes

Interviews will be held on Thursday 1st May

Application Procedure

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  If you would like to request an application pack or arrange a tour to have the chance to meet us and see our lovely school, please email Caroline Gontard, Senior Admin Officer on c.gontard@cove-jun.hants.sch.uk or phone 01252 542941. 

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.