Vacancy: Class Teacher (October 2021)
School
Castle Mead School
Job reference
CM/CT
Closing date
Applications will close when a successful candidate is appointed
Interview date
Candidates will be invited to interview on receipt of application
Start date
1 January 2022
Contract type
Permanent
Salary
MPS / UPS depending on experience and qualifications
Hours
Full time
Role overview
Castle Mead school is a vibrant, growing primary school in the heart of East Trowbridge. Rated ‘Good’ at its last Ofsted inspection, the school continues to go from strength to strength under the new leadership of Mrs Emma Larkham, with two form entry, an onsite Nursery and Complex Needs Resource Base.
Mrs Larkham and her Senior Leadership Team are now recruiting for a Class Teacher to join her dedicated, passionate team from 1st January 2022. Mrs Larkham is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in Key Stage 1 or lower Key Stage 2, but will welcome applications from all teachers who would like to join her thriving school to make a difference to all of our children.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and candidates invited to interview until the post is filled, so please get in touch with us as soon as you can if you are:
• A qualified teacher with a passion for developing children’s knowledge, inspiring their learning and celebrating their achievements
• Dedicated to, and have high expectations of, children with a belief that all children can succeed
• An excellent communicator with fantastic interpersonal skills
• Innovative, creative and forward thinking, and committed to your own professional development and learning
• Committed to raising standards through excellent teaching and learning
• Able to work effectively within our hardworking, talented and friendly team, on whole school issues and can share good practice
• Looking to become part of an inclusive and collaborative academy trust, where there is a rich, engaging curriculum and where individuals are nurtured and valued
• Keen to develop your leadership skills and expertise
Mrs Larkham and her Senior Leadership Team are now recruiting for a Class Teacher to join her dedicated, passionate team from 1st January 2022. Mrs Larkham is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who wish to work in Key Stage 1 or lower Key Stage 2, but will welcome applications from all teachers who would like to join her thriving school to make a difference to all of our children.
Applications will be reviewed on receipt, and candidates invited to interview until the post is filled, so please get in touch with us as soon as you can if you are:
• A qualified teacher with a passion for developing children’s knowledge, inspiring their learning and celebrating their achievements
• Dedicated to, and have high expectations of, children with a belief that all children can succeed
• An excellent communicator with fantastic interpersonal skills
• Innovative, creative and forward thinking, and committed to your own professional development and learning
• Committed to raising standards through excellent teaching and learning
• Able to work effectively within our hardworking, talented and friendly team, on whole school issues and can share good practice
• Looking to become part of an inclusive and collaborative academy trust, where there is a rich, engaging curriculum and where individuals are nurtured and valued
• Keen to develop your leadership skills and expertise
Other information
Unfortunately we are currently unable to support visits, but the Candidate Brief on the right will give you a real ‘feel’ for our ethos, vision and values. If you’ve got questions after reading the document, please email admin@castlemead.wilts.sch.uk.
Candidate Briefing Pack >
Application Form >
Equality & Diversity Form >
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All applicants will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.
What we offer
We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:
- An excellent working environment, with access to all the resources you will need to create exceptional learning opportunities
- Opportunities to work and plan collaboratively with experienced colleagues from across The Trust
- Warm, enthusiastic and friendly children who are keen to learn and deserve the best
- A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
- A commitment to high quality professional development and career progression
- A basic Zoom account
- The opportunity to increase your skills and knowledge through a National College training account, where you can access thousands of training courses online for free, whenever you want them
- A buddy for all of our new staff, who provide support for as long as is needed to help our starters become a part of the Mead family as quickly as possible
- Access to a comprehensive staff portal, to make it quick and easy to get to everything you need in one place