Key Stage 2 Teacher

Lady Barn House School is a thriving independent day preparatory school for boys and girls aged 3 to 11.  There are currently around 485 pupils on roll.  The school offers excellent teaching, traditional values and exceptional pastoral care.  There is a strong academic legacy with an individual focus on strengthening each pupil’s confidence and abilities.  The school aims to ensure that each child is happy, challenged and empowered to take full advantage of life at Lady Barn House School with its many opportunities.

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified teacher to join our team of class teachers on a full-time permanent basis to start in September 2019.  A part-time contract (minimum 0.7) will be considered. We anticipate the person appointed teaching in Year 5/6. However, applicants who would prefer to teach in Years 3 and/or 4 are also welcome to apply.  For information, Year 5 form teachers take their classes for two years to the end of Year 6.  

At Lady Barn, form teachers take their class for Maths, English, and other subjects apart from those which are taught by specialists (Music, ICT, Science, PE/Games, Foreign Languages, Drama and Art/Design Technology).  Since the school offers a broad PE and Games programme, a willingness and ability to contribute in this area will be welcome.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking professional to join our highly committed teaching team.  We want you to not only be able to teach to a very high standard but also to be innovative and creative in your approach, adapting your teaching style to ‘how children learn best’ and be committed to the school’s flexible and varied approaches to learning, and to its well known high standards.

Applications should be made using the school’s standard application form and should include;

 A completed application form (CV’s are not an acceptable alternative) including the names, addresses, e-mail and telephone numbers of two professional referees, one of which should be your current or most recent employer.

 The application form includes the opportunity for you to set out the reasons why you are applying for the post and what you have to offer us.  This can EITHER be completed on the form OR in a separate letter.

Applications should be addressed to the Head, Mr Turner, and sent to Lady Barn House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle, SK8 1JE.  Email applications may be sent to secretary@ladybarnhouse.org.

The closing date for applications is 10am on Monday 25 February 2019.  It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Monday 4 March 2019.  If you have not heard from us by this date then, regrettably, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The appointment will be conditional subject to all satisfactory pre-appointment checks being completed and confirmation of academic qualifications.  The post will be confirmed on receipt of all references and of a satisfactory outcome from an enhanced DBS check.  Please note that the school’s Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website and should be studied by all applicants for this post.

Please contact the school and ask to speak to Miss James, Head of Upper Juniors, if you have any further questions in advance of an application.  There will be an opportunity to visit the school prior to making an application on Tuesday 12 February 2019 at 4.30pm.  Please email Kelly Gardner at secretary@ladybarnhouse.org to confirm your attendance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect that all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.