Year 6 Class Teacher

Posted: 09/05/2023

Calverley Parkside Primary School are seeking a Class Teacher in Year 6 for a September 2023 start. This is a part-time, fixed term post to cover maternity leave for one term until the end of December 2023. The ideal candidate would be a strong, experienced classroom practitioner, who shares our ethos and values, and has good experience in Year 6 settings. 

We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and aspirational school. The successful applicant will have a patient and positive approach to managing children's behaviour and wellbeing, along with a strong understanding of how children learn.

The successful applicant will:

• Be committed to putting children at the center of their practice;

• Have a keen eye for detail in order to assess the needs of pupils and effectively support their learning;

• Be an experienced and strong classroom practitioner with good interpersonal skills;

• Be positive, motivated and enthusiastic;

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Have high expectations of attainment and behaviour;

• Be highly organised and well-prepared;

• Be committed to promoting children's individuality.

Calverley Parkside Primary School can offer:

• Children with positive attitudes to learning;

• A friendly team of staff and parents;

• An experienced and talented team of teachers and support staff;

• A thriving and aspirational school;

• A commitment to personal and professional development.

At Calverley Parkside, we have a set of professional values which all staff are expected to follow and promote. These contribute significantly to the professional culture within Calverley Parkside:

• Everyone a Learner – Every adult behaves as a learner and takes responsibility for their own professional learning and development.

• Collective Responsibility – Every adult takes responsibility for the progress of every pupil and for looking after themselves and each other.

• Continual Improvement – All staff embrace the philosophy of continual improvement, in themselves, their colleagues and the school as a whole.

• High Expectations – Our high expectations are reflected in everything we do.

We have allocated slots for applicants to visit school. Please contact the school office on 0113 2570884 or office@cps.owlcotesmat.org to book a visit. Visits to school can be scheduled on:

• Wednesday 24^th May 2023 at 9.30am.

• Thursday 25^th May at 4.30pm.

This post will suit candidates who are highly motivated and have the best outcomes for children at heart. The successful candidate will be joining a like-minded and friendly school team. As part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust, we have access to a network of Lead Practitioners who are equipped to support the successful candidate in developing their career.

Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies and procedures and Calverley Parkside Primary School’s safeguarding and child protection policies.

The deadline for applications for this role is Monday 5^th June 2023 at 12pm. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 14^th June 2023.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description and application form attached to this advert. Please submit completed application forms to recruitment@owlcotesmat.org or return completed application forms directly to the school office.

Safeguarding Statement

Calverley Parkside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to suitable references and the appropriate checks, as detailed in the below Safer Recruitment Statement.

Vacancies within the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust

Please see the Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust website for other opportunities within our Academy Trust.