Salary: £30,000- £41,333 pro rata per annum
Contract: Fixed Term (August 2025)
Hours: 0.6 FTE
Location: The Federation of Bainbridge C of E Primary and Nursery, Askrigg VC, and West Burton C of E Primary Schools (BAWB Schools)
Are you passionate about high-quality education?
Would you love to work in a thriving federation that offers all the benefits of a larger staff team within a small, rural, and well-appointed setting?
…then this job may be for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated class teacher, passionate about the curriculum and standards, who will join us in bringing learning alive for our children through inspirational and dedicated teaching. The successful candidate will also be committed to promoting the highly effective work of our three-way federation.
The successful candidate will be placed in a class according to their strengths so we welcome applications from primary teachers whose specialisms and expertise lie in any of the key stages (or across a range of age groups). We have a team of experienced teachers across our federation and are well-placed to support an NQT or someone in their early stages of a teaching career. We hope to appoint an applicant with some experience in mixed-age classes.
You will be joining a dedicated team in a forward-thinking and outward-looking group of schools within a caring community atmosphere and will share our passion to achieve the best possible outcomes for all our pupils. We have been judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted and SIAMS and are committed to our own continuous improvement.
The successful candidates will demonstrate:
• Inspirational, inclusive teaching strategies
• A good understanding of the National Curriculum
• Very high standards and expectations of pupils
• Excellent strategies for giving children quality, real-time feedback that develops their knowledge, skills and understanding
• Ability to promote all-round excellence
• Excellent organisational skills and a commitment to school policy and practice
• Strong communication and inter-personal skills at all levels
• In-depth understanding of teaching and pedagogy
• A passion for life-long learning
• Outstanding classroom practice and a track record of high pupil achievement
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Drive, passion and a sense of humour
• Strong commitment to continued professional development
In return, we offer:
• A clear vision for school improvement
• Highly motivated pupils
• Improving standards and a vibrant approach to the new curriculum
• Excellent professional development
• A highly skilled, creative, committed and energetic staff team
• A highly skilled, dedicated and supportive governing body
• Strong partnerships with parents and other schools through the Swaledale Alliance
If you feel that you meet these criteria and are interested in joining our team, please download an application pack below:
Alternatively, you can request one by e-mailing Mrs Phoebe Martin or Mrs Emma Teasdale (BAWBadmin@b-a-wb.co.uk).
A virtual tour of school may be arranged by contacting the above email address.
Visits to the school can also be made on Tuesday 25th June 2024. We warmly welcome and encourage all candidates to visit the school beforehand. To arrange this please contact the below email address.
Please return all applications via email to Mrs Phoebe Martin or Mrs Emma Teasdale (BAWBadmin@b-a-wb.co.uk).
The BAWB federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People and ensuring that employees are suitable persons to work with them. Please read our guidance on this.
Enhanced DBS is required.
Executive Headteacher – Ms. Vicky Collins
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 1st July 2024
School visit date: Tuesday 25th June
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 10th July 2024
Start date: 1st September 2024
Contract end date: August 2025
Key Documents:
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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