Y2 Teacher

The Headteacher and Governing body of a reputable Primary School located in Penwortham, Preston are keen to appoint a fantastic Year 2 Class Teacher to join their welcoming team from April 2025. 

This role is a full-time teaching responsibility, and the Head Teacher is keen to appoint a KS1 teacher who is interested in a long-term commitment within their school. Applications from candidates with experience of teaching within a Faith school are encouraged.  

Start date: April 2025.

Duration: Until July 2025, with the opportunity to apply for a permanent role beginning September 2025.

Recruitment process: The Headteacher is keen to receive CV’s from both experienced and Early Career Teachers, applications close at the end of January 2025 with the view to meet the Head Teacher in school the W/c 22nd February 2025. 

How to apply: Please click ‘apply now’ to submit an up to date copy of your CV. Following this, you will be contacted within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

Your new school team:

The Headteacher in school is committed to life-long learning, therefore welcomes all teaching staff and support staff to participate in half-termly CPD; SLT are well respected by staff, parents and pupils. The Year 2 class is currently made up of 25 pupils working in line with age related expectations and there is also a full time KS1 Teaching Assistant on hand to support you in your new role. This school boasts excellent facilities that offer children the best opportunities to learn and develop from EYFS-KS2.

The successful candidate will:

• Be committed to building positive, trusting partnerships with parents and carers.
• Share and support the school ethos.
• Engage with Teaching Assistants and ensure they are utilised effectively within the classroom to maximise attainment.
• Demonstrate professionalism and enthusiasm towards creating a learning environment allowing children the opportunity to be the best they can be.
• Possess excellent understanding of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum and child development.
• Believe in the importance of an enabling environment and planned play in supporting children to grow as active and engaging young learners.
• Be keen to teach children displaying exemplary behaviour.
• Following school behaviour policies and using positivity to manage behaviour and de-escalate situations effectively.
• Liaising closely with the Head Teacher and reporting any concerns.
• Following ECHP’s (Educational and Health Care Plan) in place for specific individuals and working alongside Education Psychologists who regularly visit the school.   
• Undertaking general classroom activities such ensuring a clean and safe learning environment.

Applications are welcome from Experienced Teachers, Recently Qualified Teachers and Early Career Teachers. Rates of pay vary across the Main Pay-scale dependent upon experience. If you would like to be considered for this role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your application and we will contact you within 48 hours to discuss next steps.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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