Job Introduction
Job/Person Summary
The staff and governors of Great Binfields Primary School are looking for a dedicated teacher to join our team.
We are looking for somebody who:
- is an effective primary practitioner
- has the ability to create a rich, stimulating and exciting learning environment
- has excellent interpersonal skills
- can employ a range of assessment for learning strategies to ensure that all pupils are able to share responsibility for their own learning
- understands how to make sure that every child, every day, has learning experiences that are carefully matched to their needs, interests and stage of development
- uses a variety of teaching skills to cater for all children
- is fun, friendly, enthusiastic and keen to take on new challenges
- see themselves as a learner.
In return we can offer you:
- Happy, motivated children who are keen to learn
- A caring, values-led, friendly environment where there is a genuine commitment to raising standards in all areas of learning
- A supportive and incredibly friendly staff team, Governing Body and parent/carer community
- A well-planned, exciting, creative curriculum
- A school community that is proud of its recent achievements and is well-motivated to continue to develop further
- A team of committed colleagues in a vibrant, indoor and outdoor learning environment with excellent facilities for all areas of the curriculum including Forest Schools
- Many opportunities for continuous professional development, so you too can grow as an excellent teacher
- Well qualified, full time, dedicated LSAs and HLTAs to support you and the children’s learning
- Protected PPA time with your year group partner
- An ethos where work life balance and your well-being is vitally important to us
Our school:
- Is a two-form entry primary school with 420 pupils currently on roll in 14 classes
- Is situated on the edge of east Basingstoke in a favourable position
- Is within easy access of Reading, Newbury, Winchester and Fleet
- Has good sized grounds with our very own woodland and several outdoor play trails
- Is recognised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted
We welcome informal conversations with the Headteacher and encourage you to come and visit our school to meet our staff and students. If you wish to do so, please email c.cates@greatbinfields.hants.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.
Closing date for applications 12.00pm Monday 19th May 2025. Interview date Wednesday 21st May 2025
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date/scheduled interviews where applicable.
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.