Class Teacher

‘Loving to Learn, Learning to Love’ Dean CE Primary School wishes to appoint an excellent class teacher to join our dedicated team, from the start of the autumn term, likely to be teaching initially in a mixed age Key Stage 2 class (Y3/4).   

The successful candidate will need to be:
•    An excellent primary practitioner with recent experience of teaching and assessment, particularly in Key Stage 2, and with high expectations of pupil progress and achievement 
•    Calm and positive in managing pupils’ behaviour, including that of pupils with SEND 
•    Dedicated to ensuring the progress and well-being of all pupils, of all abilities, with a commitment to high standards, both professionally and personally
•    Highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, flexible and caring
•    Able to work as part of a strong team and be fully involved in the life of the school including forming strong links with parents and the community
•    Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our school and be committed to our aims and values 
•    Able to lead or support a curriculum area/aspect of the School Action Plan and contribute to whole school development. A SENCO allowance could be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate.  
We can offer you:
•    A great opportunity to join a dedicated staff team who put our children, their learning and wellbeing, first
•    Well behaved pupils who are keen to learn, try to do their best and want to make the world a better place
•    A strong Christian ethos and supportive parent and wider local community
•    An opportunity to work within the supportive network of the Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust

The post is permanent (following an internal promotion within the school) at Main Pay Scale (M1-M6) and, whilst a full time teacher is preferred, a part time/job share would be considered;

Early Career Teachers would be considered, as would more experienced teachers looking for the opportunity to take on a ‘middle leadership’ role (e.g. as SENCO).  

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment.   Please email office@dean.cumbria.sch.uk or phone 01946 861408 to arrange a visit.  

An application form and supporting information are available to download from the school website https://www.dean.cumbria.sch.uk/about-us/vacancies.html .  

Dean CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to rigorous checks; Enhanced DBS and Barred List checks are required for this post, as are excellent professional references.  

Closing date for applications: 9am on Thursday 9th May 2024    
We anticipate interviewing on Monday 20th May/Tuesday 21st May 2024 .