KS1 Class Teacher

KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Required From: 22nd April 2025
Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Cover)

The children, staff, and Governing Body of Skelton School are excited to welcome a dedicated and creative KS1 Class Teacher to join our friendly and hardworking team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly special school that sits at the heart of its community.

The Role:
You will be teaching a mixed Year 1 and 2 class full-time, supported by a teaching assistant for part of each day. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons that meet the diverse needs of all pupils while fostering a positive, nurturing classroom environment. An interest or experience in subject co-ordination is desirable, ideally RE, DT, or PSHE.

The Ideal Candidate Will:
•    Be an excellent and caring classroom practitioner.
•    Have recent experience teaching in KS1, preferably in a mixed-age setting.
•    Have high expectations for what pupils can achieve.
•    Inspire and nurture pupils to achieve their full potential.
•    Plan engaging, inclusive, and carefully sequenced lessons.
•    Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
•    Communicate effectively and build positive relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
•    Be well-organised and reflective, with a commitment to professional development.
•    Support the school’s ethos and vision wholeheartedly.

What We Offer:
•    A warm, family-like atmosphere with a strong sense of community.
•    Motivated, respectful pupils who are eager to learn.
•    A supportive and dedicated team prioritising pupil and staff well-being.
•    Opportunities to contribute to subject co-ordination and whole-school improvement.

How to Apply:
Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed on:
•    Monday 13th January at 9.45am
•    Thursday 16th January at 3.45pm
•    Friday 17th January at 1.15pm

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office via email or telephone from Tuesday 7th January 2025.

Application packs are available on our school website https://www.skelton.cumbria.sch.uk/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=15. Please submit your completed application and a supporting letter outlining how your skills and interests align with our needs. Applications should be returned by email only to admin@skelton.cumbria.sch.uk for the attention of Mrs Helen Newton (Acting Headteacher).

We welcome applications from both recently qualified and experienced teachers.

Closing Date: Friday 24th January 2025 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025
Shortlisted candidates will informed on: Tuesday 28th January 2025

Skelton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies as well as a work place health assessment.