Key Stage 2 Teacher (maternity cover)
Taunton Preparatory School
Somerset
- £27,431 - £47,397 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- dependent upon experience + allowances
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 14 April 2024
Job overview
We have an excellent opportunity for a Key Stage 2 teacher, on a two-term fixed term basis (full or part time) to join us in our growing Prep-School. If part time, teaching will be spread over the week. The ability to deliver English and Humanities in Key Stage 2 is essential.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning lessons and promoting the progress and wellbeing of pupils. You will be passionate about teaching, and enthusiastic and proactive, supporting students with a wide range of abilities.
Our School ethos is one of a shared responsibility and positive contribution from all to the life and work of this busy community. This is what makes Taunton School such a thriving, energetic and well-rounded Independent School. We offer a competitive package and an outstanding environment in which to work.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
We look forward to receiving your application.
More Information & How to Apply
The post is on a fixed-term contract for two terms, starting in September 2024. Applications from those wanting full-time and part-time hours will be accepted. If part-time, please specify the FTE in your covering letter, which should be addressed to Mr Ed Burnett, Head of TPS.
For more information about working at Taunton School, and to view the detailed job description and person specification for this role, please visit www.tauntonschool.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.
To apply, please click on 'apply for job'.
Equal Opportunities
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability or age. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
If you have a disability and require any assistance with the application process, please contact tsrecruit@tauntonschool.co.uk
Safeguarding
Taunton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence.
Any formal offer of employment will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and a satisfactory online 3rd party online & social media search.
Taunton School is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
Please visit this link to our Recruitment Policies, for more information: Taunton School Policies & Inspection Reports
Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 14th April 2024, however, please note that early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early should a successful appointment be made.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 22nd April 2024.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our roles, we do not provide feedback at this stage.
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About Taunton Preparatory School
TPS is situated in its own grounds but is adjacent to the Pre-Prep and the Senior School creating a unique sense of family, community and providing access to outstanding shared facilities.
At TPS we are passionate about a holistic education. We believe that an on-going commitment to breadth creates a life-long love of learning and prepares children to take their place in the world as responsible, caring adults who will demonstrate kindness to others. Academically, we combine modern teaching methods with the best of traditional values to create a climate where every child can flourish, and find where their particular talents lie. We are ambitious for all our children, unearthing potential and celebrating success in all its forms.
We aim to support and challenge our children. We recognise that children need to be guided but also given the freedom to think for themselves and to develop a true sense of self. Individual achievements, and the importance of team efforts, are both highly valued. Wrapped around this is the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, and the added buzz created by our thriving boarding house.
All pupils are encouraged to engage in the breadth of what we offer and to achieve their best in academic, sporting, and creative fields, while at the same time developing their interpersonal skills: a respect for each other and those around them, kindness, and a willingness to participate for the benefit of others.
To find out more, please read our prospectus:
https://issuu.com/taunton_school/docs/ts_prep_prospectus_low-res_compressed
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