KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Bearwood Primary & Nursery School

Job Introduction

ROLE: KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

SCHOOL: Bearwood Primary & Nursery School

CONTRACT: Fixed Term Teacher (1^st September until 31^st December 2024)

HOURS: 26 

SALARY: Mainscale – ECTs welcome to apply

CLOSING DATE: 14^th June 2024 at 12pm   

INTERVIEW DATE: 25^th June 2024

START DATE: September 2024

JOB/PERSON SUMMARY:

We Want You! If you are keen to have the opportunity to make a difference to a child, to inspire them, to make learning fun and help guide them on their learning adventure, then we want to hear from you!

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a classroom teacher starting in September 2024, working in KS2 to cover a permanent member of staff who is on maternity leave.   

Applications are welcome from ECTs and Mainscale teachers.

At Bearwood Primary and Nursery School we are proud of our caring, nurturing ethos that underpins everything that we do. We all believe that every child deserves the very best education and a wealth of opportunities to achieve their full potential, and as a team we strive to achieve this. We are a UNCRC Rights respecting School and are proud of our place within the Bearwood Community. 

The school works in a supportive partnership with other local schools, as part of the Hillary Partnership within the 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 and 1 hospital school.

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO IS: 

• An inspirational, enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Able to create a stimulating and inclusive environment full of fun for all pupils
• Committed to bringing imagination and creativity to their teaching
• Skilled at building great relationships with parents and staff
• Committed to raising standards and achievement in all areas of school life
• Committed to using a trauma informed approach to support all the children in our care
• Be willing to undertake CPD to develop your understanding and knowledge
• Willing to support after-school learning opportunities

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• In-house Teaching School
• An individual induction programme supported by a mentor 
• Networking groups for Teachers
• 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)
• Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
• Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
• Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

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 Sharon Tuley at s.tuley@bearwood.poole.sch.uk

If you have applied to the school in the last two months, please send a letter to the above e-mail address expressing your interest in this new opportunity.

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 the Hamwic Education Trust, where 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.