Teacher

Temporary part time Teacher 0.5 FTE 

To start 1st September 2024.

 Grayrigg CE Primary school for an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher to join our supportive and experienced staff, to start in September 2024. Newly qualified and recently qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

The post is a temporary 1-year fixed term contract from 1st September 2024 to 31st August 2025 due to temporary staff restructure.

Please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for an application pack. 

The post will involve teaching year 3 and 4 for two and a half days per week. There may also be the option to work as a Teaching Assistant for the remaining two and a half days for the right candidate.

We need a candidate whose love of teaching and passion for developing pedagogy is strong and most importantly, somebody who feels they can whole-heartedly commit to our school's vision which can be read here 
 
We would like to hear from you if you: 
• Are a professional and highly motivated teacher who still gets excited about teaching.  
• Have experience of working in primary schools 
• Have a passion for developing independence in learning and have the confidence to work within the school’s curriculum.  
• Are an effective practitioner with high expectations of yourself and others. 
• Have a commitment to ensuring children can take responsibility for their own learning.  
• Possess excellent organisation and communication skills and have the ability to be flexible and work within a team. 
• Value relationships with parents, pupils, staff, governors and the wider community. 
In return we offer: 
• A strong team of professional, dedicated staff who are committed to maintaining high standards and put children at the forefront of everything they do. 
• A supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities. 
• A forward-thinking school who strives to achieve the best for all its pupils. 
• An excellent, well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. 
• Friendly, well-behaved children and supportive families. 
• Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community. 
• Opportunity to work with Chartered College of teaching as we are one of 6 schools selected nationally to participate in the incredibly exciting rethinking the curriculum project,  
 
You can get a good feel for our school from our social media pages and further information is included in the application pack available - please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for a copy of this.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st July 2024 at midday. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and this will be by the end of 3rd July. 
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 8th July.  Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview. 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Please email admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk for a copy of the application pack, complete all sections of the Westmorland & Furness Council job application form. Email your completed application form and a covering letter to admin@grayrigg.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date. 
 
Grayrigg CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of its children. We are committed to being a mentally healthy school and to supporting the health and wellbeing of our pupils and staff.  Candidates for this post must supply a full employment history and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check; appointment is conditional upon its satisfactory return.