Class Teacher for Year 1 - Maternity Cover, fixed term

Class teacher in Year 1  

Required from April to December 2018, fixed term maternity leave cover. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative teacher to cover a maternity leave for the Summer and Autumn terms, initially teaching in Year 1. Olga is an inclusive community school in Bow with a strong focus on speaking and listening, engagement in learning and a broad curriculum. As a school, we have a growth mindset, committed to evaluating and improving our practice and to working in partnership with each other, parents and the community. 

Our Year 1 team consists of two class teachers and four teaching assistants who work together and support each other to meet the needs of all of the children in the year group. If you can inspire children to learn, work positively in partnership with others and are committed to inclusion, then this could be the job for you. We can offer you:- •

An enthusiastic team of professionals to work alongside;

• Fantastic children and a welcoming school; 
• A school that is strongly committed to your professional development; 

A brand new, expanding school at an exciting time in its development.  Application forms are available on the TES website or on the school website.   Visits to the school are very highly recommended. 

Please contact Cynthia Clarke to make an appointment, either by telephone on 020 8981 7127 or email applications@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk 

If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your completed application form to the email address above or to the school by midday on Thursday 8th February. 

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 9th February with observations and interviews the week beginning 19th February. Olga Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check and any appointment will be subject to references.