We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to teach in our Year 2 and 3 class, Willow Class. Willow Class is a mixed age group class with children in Year 2 and 3; there are equivalent classes in the federation to share practice and planning with. There is the possibility for the right candidate to take on subject leadership across the federation.
Hours: 1.0FTE
Contract type: Temporary for 1 year in the first instance. Please note that the contract will be to the federation, not to the school.
About us
At Kirk Hammerton CE Primary School and in the TIG Federation, we are passionate about nurturing and inspiring our children so that they can meet their full potential.
For more information, please visit our website.
We can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, friendly children who are keen to learn.
- A welcoming school where children are at the heart of what we do.
- A supportive, understanding and motivated team across the federation.
- Distributed subject leadership role across the federation, with the benefit of working in a small school setting.
- Opportunities to further develop your career as a teacher.
- An experienced and supportive staff team, including experienced teaching assistants.
- A wonderful environment, including a large outdoor learning space.
About the role
We are looking for a hardworking, resilient person with a sense of fun who will always put the children first and is able to respond appropriately to the wide-ranging needs of our pupils. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to:
- Set high expectations, which inspire, motivate and challenge all pupils.
- Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.
- Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
- Support children and families with wellbeing.
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment.
- Become involved and make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school and the federation
- Work as part of a team in close partnership with other teachers and teaching assistants.
- Show a commitment to working in partnership with parents.
Please see the job description attached for full details.
About you
We are looking for candidates who can show that they have:
- An enthusiasm for teaching children.
- Knowledge of child development and how children learn.
- The ability to show patience, always remaining calm and consistent.
- Reliability and integrity.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- An ability to be reflective and self-critical.
- Flexibility and approachability with a good sense of humour.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- An ability to be positive about challenge and change.
Above all, we are looking for someone who has a belief in the unlimited potential of every pupil. If you think that person is you, we would be delighted to meet you!
Please see the person specification attached for full details.
Other information
Visits to school are welcomed. Please e-mail Lauren Considine in the school office at admin@kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk for further details, or to request a visit, Zoom call or phone call to discuss the post.
Completed applications should be e-mailed to admin@kirkhammerton.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd May at 12.00 noon
Interviews: Will take place on Friday 26th May
Application Form.docx
Job Description.docx
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