Class Teacher

The Governors of this happy, successful school wish to appoint an experienced teacher to teach in Key Stage 2 from September 2024.

Croftlands Junior school is looking to appoint an experienced teacher who is committed, dynamic, creative, caring and nurturing to teach in Key Stage 2.  An interest in leading maths would be advantageous. This role is offered on a 0.6 basis as class teacher and 0.2 PPA cover.  Our children are polite, enthusiastic and a delight to know.  We are a team of very supportive colleagues, parents and Governors who would make you feel very welcome.  We have high expectations and we want someone who is going to take a real pride in their work and love being part of our school family. 

Please apply if you:
•    Have a passion for teaching and can demonstrate a clear understanding of how children learn and the evidence which underpins that process
•    Have an excellent understanding of the KS2 curriculum and are committed to raising standards
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and are able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice and embrace ambitious aims for all children
•    View relationships with children, staff and parents as key to successful practice: demonstrate a nurturing, caring approach in your interactions with children
•    Can demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all
•    Are a positive role model to pupils and other staff; demonstrating high levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm.
•    Value working as part of an effective and dedicated team and are able to embrace change and challenge.
•    Are an active listener and respectful communicator
•    Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisation
•    Are flexible, supportive and committed to the full life of our wonderful school.

We can offer you:
•    A committed, talented and supportive staffing team.
•    Active, thoughtful and well-mannered children.
•    School values that are integral to school life.
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development.
 
Croftlands Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which will include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Please telephone if you would like to visit at the following times: Tuesday 30th April at 1.30pm or 4pm.
For an application pack and further details please e-mail to the following address: Mrs L Marshall  office@croftlands-jun.cumbria.sch.uk 

Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address.

All applications must be received at school by 4pm on Friday 10th May.  

All candidates selected for interview will be notified before 4pm on Monday 13th May by email.

Interviews will be held on Monday 20th May.