Class Teacher (ECTs welcome to apply) - Lytchett Matravers Primary School

Job Introduction

ROLE: Class Teacher (ECTs welcome to apply)

SCHOOL: Lytchett Matravers Primary School

HOURS: Full time – Fixed Term Contract initially for 12 months to cover for the post holder who is on a secondment

SALARY: Teachers Main Payscale

CLOSING DATE: Monday 6^th May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE: Friday 10^th May 2024

START DATE: 1 September 2024 

For September 2024, we seeking to recruit a dedicated class teacher to become a part of our supportive and committed team.   ECTs are welcome to apply with specialism of EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. 

• Are you a skilled and inspirational teacher? 
• Are you interested in joining a successful, forward thinking and friendly school? 
• Are you committed to enriching children’s learning and well-being, ensuring the highest outcomes for all? 

If you can answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then Lytchett Matravers Primary School (LMPS) could be the place for you.

LMPS is a large primary school (400+ on role) situated in a thriving village community that serves a diverse catchment of families.  We have a beautiful building and extensive grounds, high quality resources and a positive rights respecting ethos.  We genuinely value the contribution of every member of our team and are keen to welcome other like-minded individuals.  Are you determined, innovative and passionate about learning?  Do you have the skills to join a team on a journey to outstanding? If so, we would love to hear from you.

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

THE CHILDREN ARE SEEKING A TEACHER WHO: 

• is smart, happy and smiles a lot.
• makes lessons exciting, interesting and fun.
• listens to them.
• helps them to learn.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO: 

• is ambitious and committed to professional development. 
• is committed to setting and delivering high standards, ensuring that every child receives the best education possible, reaching their potential. 
• has a love of teaching and learning and is enthusiastic about the education of all children, across every area of the curriculum. 
• is creative and can embrace change.
• has a sense of humour, works well with others and is a good team player.
• is committed to taking part in the wider community of the school. 
• can build and maintain professional and positive working relationships with a diverse school community. 

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Young people who love their school and are excited by learning.
• An amazing team of dedicated, talented and supportive staff who believe in keeping the children at the heart of everything they do.
• A collaborative desire to be the very best we can be, prepared to go the extra mile.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• In-house Teaching School
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor 
• Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
• Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal 
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

HAMWIC EDUCATION TRUST

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 35 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 32 primary academies, 2 secondary academies and 1 hospital school.

‘All about the Child’

At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do.  We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.

‘What about Sam?’

Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child.  By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our pupils at the heart of our decision making.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the job description and complete the application form which can be found at www.hamwic.org and return to Lauren Batten office@lmpsdorset.co.uk.

SAFEGUARDING:

All schools with the Trust 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.

THE HILLARY PARTNERSHIP

The Hillary Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.

We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our pupils and to do so we must employ outstanding people.

We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.

Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.