KS2 Class teacher

SANDILANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Temporary Full-time Maternity Cover KS2 Teacher
Required from September 2024
Scale M1-UPS3

The Governors and Headteacher of Sandilands Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational class teacher to join our team as a Maternity Cover.

The successful candidate:
• Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations of children's achievements, attainment, and behaviour.
• Has experience of managing challenging behaviours
• Has excellent knowledge and skills
• Will be able to motivate, inspire and co-operate with their colleagues and children.
• Will support the Senior Leadership Team in implementing the vision of the school
• Has the desire and determination to progress in their career, developing leadership skills
• Is reflective, willing to embrace new ideas and take risks in the pursuit of excellence.

Sandilands Primary School prides itself on a friendly, talented and dedicated staff team, committed to developing the potential of each and every one of our children. Join us on our journey and make a difference for those pupils in our community. Nurture is at the heart of what we do, and we actively promote the nurture principles in everything that we do.

What we can offer you:
• An inclusive and diverse school community
• Friendly, motivated, committed and highly skilled staff
• A firm commitment to your professional development
• A supportive Senior Leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

Safeguarding information
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We will also perform online searches of all shortlisted candidates.

• Appointments made are subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references being received.
• References will be requested prior to interview.
• It is an offence to apply for the role if you are banned from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
• If you wish to apply for this position, please complete the attached application form.
• You must also complete the criminal disclosure alongside the application form.
• Please have a look at our school website where you can find the most recent Safeguarding policy.
• Please do not send CV’s; they will not be considered.

Visits to our school are encouraged: We will be holding tours on 24th May 2024 at 10am.
Please telephone the school office on 0161 973 6887 to book yourself on the tour.

Applications should be returned by email to jobapplications@sandilands.manchester.sch.uk by noon on 11th June 2024
Candidates will be shortlisted on 12th June 2024.
Observations & Interviews will take place on the 18th June 2024.

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