Class Teacher

Cowbit St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is a small, inclusive school on the outskirts of Spalding. We pride ourselves on our Christian values as well as our friendly, welcoming staff and pupils.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Teacher with a passion for providing the best educational experiences to join our wonderful school. We are committed to making a real difference to the lives of our young people and are committed to supporting all children with high quality teaching and learning. To be able to achieve this, we need to have a team of dedicated and caring individuals, who will contribute to our small, family Christian ethos.

You will be:
• A reflective learner yourself, who is keen to develop teaching and learning to provide the best education for our children.
• Keen to develop your experience and skills.
• A good team player.
• Have a passion for creating a stimulating and enriching classroom environment.
• Have a genuine commitment to maximising the potential and achievement of children.
• Able to deliver quality inspiring lessons across the curriculum.
• An experienced practitioner or have a passion for professional development.
The successful candidate will:
• Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to safeguarding and behaviour management.
• Be resilient, have a calm and patient approach to learning.
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour.
• Be passionate about making a difference to the lives of children to ensure they achieve their full potential.
• Promote high standards and expectations of achievement
• Demonstrate initiative and strategic thinking.
• Model and promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour.
• Have a willingness to be fully involved in the life of the school.
• Be reflective and keen to develop professionally to provide the best education for our children.
• Supportive of our Christian Values and Beliefs.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

In return, we can offer a welcoming, supportive, professional staff team with wonderful children. Applicants in the early years of their career will be fully supported by a mentor. Continued professional development opportunities to support you in your role. We would be delighted to meet you and look arounds are strongly encouraged and can be booked by phoning the Headteacher.

Applications must be submitted by Tuesday 19th November 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 26th November 2024

If you are interested in the above role, please complete and submit an application form. Application packs are available from the school website http://www.cowbit.lincs.sch.uk/news/vacancies.html or by contacting the school. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Leonard, Headteacher at elizabeth.leonard@cowbit.lincs.sch.uk Telephone 01406 380369.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of an enhanced DBS check, Pre-employment Health Check and supportive references. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education.’

CVs will not be accepted. Application forms must be fully completed. We reserve the right to interview sooner than the closing date for strong candidates.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.