Job Introduction
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We are looking to appoint an outstanding individual to our dedicated and supportive team. The successful applicant will be someone who embraces the whole curriculum, wants the very best for every child, both academically and pastorally and wants to learn from others. They must be enthusiastic, flexible and dedicated.
Orchard Junior School is highly regarded in the community and has an excellent reputation. Set in large spacious grounds, we are a school that believes deeply in developing the whole child and working together to make every day a success for each of our fantastic children. We want every child to feel and believe they matter.
The school has an excellent track record of nurturing and developing teachers throughout their time with us.
The successful applicant will:
- Be passionate about learning and proud to be a teacher.
- Motivate and challenge children by creating stimulating, vibrant and purposeful lessons and environment.
- Have high levels of person and professional integrity and pastoral care.
- Have high expectations of children’s progress and attainment, as well as being highly organised and resourceful.
- Work effectively as part of a team to support each child’s learning, working with the wider staff team, parents and other agencies.
We can offer you:
- A highly experienced and very friendly team who will support you greatly in your new role.
- Very well behaved and motivated children.
- Varied opportunities for training and development both in-house and external that meet both the needs of you as an individual and the school.
- Highly supportive parents, Governing Body and PTFA.
- A ‘good’ school underpinned by high quality relationships.
- Staff who care about each other and grow together.
Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please call 02380 843162 to arrange.
To apply please obtain an application pack from the school website www.orchardjunior.com and return your completed forms to Angela Symes - School Business Manager, angela.symes@orchardjunior.com by 12 noon on 4th November 2024.
Interview date yet to be finalised however please note we reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date therefore early application is advised. Job start date 1st January 2025 or earlier if possible.
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.
