Teacher maternity cover, Burneston Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary

Salary: £31,650 - £43,607 per annum

Grade: MPS 1-4

Contract: Temporary April 2025 to February 2026 (exact date tbc)

Hours: Full Time

Location: Burneston CE VA Primary School, Burneston, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2HX

Job title: Full Time teacher of EYFS/Y1, temporary maternity cover

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references

Burneston CE VA Primary School and its governing body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher to work in our EYFS/KS1 team to cover a maternity leave in summer and autumn term. You will work alongside our class teachers in a supportive team. The role is initially for one year. ECT applicants are very welcome to apply, we have strong mentor and tutor support in school to further your development.

We are a small village Church of England primary school, just outside Bedale, with 113 happy children on roll. We are a strong team of committed and talented staff, led by strong governors, and with supportive, engaged families. Our school life revolves around our 'Celebrate, Collaborate, Pollinate' ethos.

We are looking for:

-Someone who can work well with other teachers in partnership to give the best possible education to every individual.

-An exceptional classroom teacher with an excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, particularly for EYFS/Y1 (Development Matters, Early Learning Goals, Phonics)

-A teacher with high expectations of themselves and of children's achievements, attainment and behaviour

-A hard working person who is driven and adaptable to change

-Someone who will work with a genuine child centred approach

-A teacher who puts the children at the heart of all that they do

-A strong communicator with the ability to work as part of a team

-A strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress

-An innovative and inspirational teacher to both pupils and colleagues

-A teacher who will be able to lead the support staff working with all children

-A team player who enjoys a collaborative approach to working and learning

-A teacher who is committed to raising standards and encouraging excellence

-An awareness of safeguarding

-Someone who will foster relationships with the children, parents and the community and also be able to communicate professionally with external agencies

-A fun and enthusiastic person who is ready to be part of something special and who displays and embodies our school mission statement and values

If you feel this post is right for you, we can offer you:

-A strong, caring Christian ethos

-A welcoming and supportive team

-An engaging and warm learning environment with children who love to learn

-Supportive families who work in partnership with the school

-Continuous professional development

-A vibrant, happy school where you can thrive and enjoy coming to work every day.

You can find out more about us by looking at our school website: http://burneston.n-yorks.sch.uk/ or our Twitter page @BurnestonSchool

Visits are warmly welcomed as we would love to have the opportunity to share our fabulous school with you. Please contact us with any questions or to arrange a visit via email: [email protected] or a call school on 01677 423 183.

Key Documents

Maternity Cover

Job Description and Person Specification

Job Application Form

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am Friday 10th January 2025

Interview Date: Monday 20th January 2025

Start Date: April 2025

Burneston CE VA Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at our school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for working with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process, on information available in the public domain. Please refer to the school's child protection policy.

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