Teacher

Class Teacher from September 2024 to August 2025
MPR pro rata
Fixed Term 0.8 (plus PPA/ECT time), due to organizational change, with the possibility of becoming full-time 

The children, staff and Governing Body of Kirkby Stephen Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and committed Lower KS2 teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2024. 
We are looking for someone who is creative, has the skills to cater for a wide range of needs and understands the importance of ensuring children are supported with transitioning from KS1 into KS2.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to work as part of a team, being both flexible and well organised.

 The successful candidate will:
•    Have a passion for teaching and be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of how children learn.
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice.
•    Be able to build positive caring relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
•    Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all.
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation, commitment and enthusiasm for all aspects of school life.
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team.
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to contributing to the wider life of the school.
•    Demonstrate good classroom management and organisational skills to complete tasks punctually.
•    Be willing to take on the role of a subject leader (please state curriculum interests and strengths in your application).

We can offer you:
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children.
•    A committed and supportive staffing team.
•    Attractive and well-resourced classroom.
•    Amazing grounds including an expansive field and woodland area.
•    A committed and supportive staffing team.
•    School values that are integral to school life.
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development.

Kirkby Stephen Primary School is a one-form-entry primary school with a nursery on site (NOR 225) based in the small market town of Kirkby Stephen. We value working closely with the community to ensure the very best for our children and strive to make the most of our beautiful surroundings.

Kirkby Stephen Primary 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 contact the school if you would like to arrange a visit on Thursday 6th June at 4pm.

For an application pack and further details please e-mail to the following address office@ksps.cumbria.sch.uk

 Applications, when submitted, should be sent electronically to the above address. All applications must be received at school by 9am on Thursday 13th June.  All candidates selected for interview will be notified before 4pm on Wednesday 12th June by email. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 17th June.