Teacher

From- 1st January 2025 (or sooner if possible) to 31st August 2026 part time (0.6), fixed term, teacher Two Year temporary post.

Kirkbride Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated class teacher to work in our mixed Year Five and Year Six classroom. We are a small rural school with an extremely dedicated, talented and passionate staff team. We have high expectations of our children and are committed to giving them the best possible educational experience. Due to changing pupil numbers this is a temporary post.

The Head Teacher and Governors wish to appoint someone who can demonstrate enthusiasm and passion for teaching, and who can bring something unique to our staff team.

They should:
•    Be prepared to work in partnership with The Head Teacher and Governing Body, and other team members to take a key role in the strategic development of the school.
•    An outstanding teacher modelling effective working practices rooted in sound educational research.
•    Have the ability and enthusiasm to challenge, motivate and inspire all.
•    Have experience of leading a curriculum subject; 
Professional requirements
•    Is able to positively promote progress, aspirations and well-being of every child
•    Has a sound knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
•    Has extensive previous experience of working in a school and teaching KS2
•    Is proactive in the working environment, flexible and able to manage change
•    Has experience working with pupils with SEND
•    Is able to work effectively as part of a team
•    Is able to demonstrate evidence of excellence in classroom management and organisation
•    Has excellent behaviour management skills
In return we can offer:
•    professional development within a community of learners, who share and celebrate good practice.
•    an inclusive happy school
•    a supportive Head teacher and Governing Body
•    a highly dedicated team of skilled professionals who are passionate about creating a safe, exciting and vibrant learning environment for our children.
•    wonderful children who are curious, love learning and are polite, kind and friendly. With outstanding behaviour and attitudes. (Ofsted March 23)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We would welcome and encourage visits to school which can be arranged after school by appointment. Please contact the office on 016973 51483 should you wish to do so.

For an application pack please contact the School Office on head@kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk Please note CV’s will not be accepted. Please mark your application ‘confidential’. 

Completed application forms and cover letters (no more than 2 sides of A4) should be returned: By post to the Head Teacher Mrs K Barley: OR Electronically to head@kirkbride.cumbria.sch.uk. 

Closing Date: Friday 4th October 2024 at 12 noon 
Shortlisting:  Friday 4th October 2024
Interviews:  Thursday 17th October 2024 (provisional date)

Kirkbride 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. Therefore, a full DBS check will be required for the successful candidates and other procedures and checks will be followed as laid out in our Safeguarding Policy.