KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Governing Body of Longthorpe School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Position: Temporary KS2 Class Teacher (Y4/5 experience preferable)

Start Date: 7th January 2019 – 22nd July (in first instance)

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent upon candidate)

Contract: Temporary (maternity cover)

Term: 60%+

Applications Close: Friday 26th October at  12pm

 Interview Date: Thursday 1st November

We are looking to employ a good KS2 Class Teacher (temporary) to join our hard working team, who will enable our children to Learn2Learn and SUCCEED! 

Longthorpe is a creative school with children who behave well and are eager to learn, backed by supportive parents.

The school offers you:

● a comprehensive induction before you start

● a friendly, supportive team – a real buzz in the staffroom and classroom

● a range of CPD to improve your own practice – an investment in YOU

● dedicated PPA time alongside your colleagues, with excellent resources to support planning and learning

● a supportive and forward thinking SLT that supports a healthy work-life balance, for instance, children leave at 2:30pm on a Friday 

● a manageable feedback and marking policy devised with teachers 

● well-researched, proven and structured Literacy and Maths methodologies that underpin planning (reduces planning workload) yet allows for autonomy and creativity

● excellent investment in ICT, for instance, all teachers are provided with a school iPad and laptop

You must be able to:

● develop positive relationships with all children through being caring, providing engaging learning and maintaining a sense of fun and enthusiasm

● hold high aspirations and expectations of all children and yourself

● teach ‘good’ lessons, daily

● demonstrate successful experience of teaching in KS2

● be positive about change and have willingness to give new things a go

● build good interpersonal skills with staff, students, parents and governors

● maintain a sense of humour and be resilient in school life

How to apply:

1. Please download (complete and return) the application form from our website: www.longthorpe.net/about-us/vacancies 

2. Please provide, with your application, a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) outlining the skills and attributes that would make you a good candidate for the job.

3. You can either post or email your application form and covering letter; email address: office@longthorpe.peterborough.net 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01733 265959 (option 3) or via email: office@longthorpe.peterborough.sch.uk. If you do not get short listed for this particular post, please do not let this deter you from applying for any future positions.

The successful applicant will be employed subject to satisfactory references, acceptable health and DBS safeguarding checks. Canvassing any member of staff or the governing body, directly or indirectly, is prohibited and will result in a disqualified application. Staff recruitment and selection is conducted in line with our Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, and Recruitment and Selection policies. 

Ryan McLay – Headteacher   Sam Harris - Deputy Head

Longthorpe Primary School

Bradwell Road, Peterborough, PE3 9QW, Tel: 01733 265959