Temporary Full Time Class Teacher

Required from 3rd January 2024 (or as soon as thereafter) for 2 terms 31st August 2024 (due to pupil numbers) a temporary full time class teacher to join our dedicated and friendly team. There may be an opportunity for this to become permanent depending on the September 2024 intake numbers<br/><br/>The Governors of Monkwray Junior School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher for KS2 who will embody our vision to ‘Be Brave Be Bright Be YOU’. <br/><br/>We are looking for a candidate who: <br/>• Is able to see each child as an individual and develop their strengths both academically and socially<br/>• Is dedicated to helping all children reach their full potential <br/>• Has a caring and approachable manner <br/>• Will be flexible well organised and committed to working as part of a friendly caring and forward thinking team<br/>• Is enthusiastic and nurturing <br/>• Will communicate effectively and form positive relationships with pupils and families<br/>• Has some experience of whole class teaching in KS2<br/><br/>“There is a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout school. Pupils have positive attitudes towards their learning and show respect for their teachers and classmates”. Ofsted July 2023<br/><br/>We can offer:<br/>• enthusiastic children who have a positive attitude to learning;<br/>• a dedicated and hardworking team;<br/>• a supportive and friendly working environment;<br/>• a commitment to professional development opportunities<br/><br/> We welcome applications from ECTs and more experienced teachers. Please include your curriculum interests and passions in your covering letter as there may be subject leadership opportunities for the right candidate.<br/><br/>SAFER RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION The school pays full regard to the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. The Governing Body will prevent people who pose a risk of harm from working with children by adhering to statutory responsibilities to carry out appropriate checks on staff or others who work unsupervised with children taking proportionate decisions on whether to ask for any checks beyond what is required; and ensuring those without full checks are appropriately supervised. In line with the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 the Governing Body ensure that at least one person on any appointment panel has attended safer recruitment training.<br/><br/>If you think you are the right type of person to join our team and inspire pupils then please contact head@monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk for an application pack. <br/><br/>We warmly welcome candidates to come and visit our school prior to submitting their application. If you wish to visit please contact our school office to arrange an appointment time from the following:<br/><br/>Wednesday 8th November 2023 between1.00pm and 3.00pm<br/>Monday 13th November 2023 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm<br/><br/>Closing date for applications: Monday 20th November 2023 at 9am<br/>Interviews to take place on: Monday 27th November 2023<br/><br/>Please email completed application forms together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post to head@monkwray.cumbria.sch.uk<br/><br/>