KS2 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Nishkam Primary School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 5 November 2021
Job overview
KS2 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Post Title: KS2 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Dates: Job to start ASAP
Salary: Highly Competitive
Location: Birmingham
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
The School You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, which is a flagship DfE Free School, and the first multi-academy free school trust in the UK.
The core of a Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life.
Our children are a delight to teach, the school has exceptional resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils. We opened in September 2011 as a two-form entry school, for pupils aged 4-11 years, with nursery provision attached. We remain significantly oversubscribed.
The Role To support the next phase of development we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated intervention teacher with high standards and expectations to join our friendly and inclusive school.
The successful candidate will be:
• an exemplary class teacher
• committed to embedding the school’s ethos and achieving our vision
• promote high standards of attainment and behaviour
• inspirational, enthusiastic and highly motivated
• able to work as part of a team and take individual lead as appropriate
• able to inspire and appreciate creativity
• able to plan and prepare lessons catering for the needs of all learners, including those who are disadvantaged
• able to set and assess work to achieve individual progression and whole school improvement
• responsible for the wellbeing of pupils, providing guidance and support as required
• able to communicate and consult with parents, and prepare reports to a high standard
We will offer you
• a supportive network of colleagues to support you professionally
• enthusiastic and diligent children
• a supportive community of parents and carers
• a committed and fully involved governing body
• a well-resourced learning environment
• opportunities for professional development
Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS disclosure.
To apply:
• You need to complete an application form, which you can download from our website https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=86 or contact the school office on 0121 647 6890
• Applications to be sent to recruitment.npsb@nishkamschools.org by 12pm on Friday 5th November 2021
• Successful applicants will be contacted by Monday 8th November 2021
• Lesson observations will be held week commencing Monday 8th November 2021
• Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 8th November 2021
Attached documents
About Nishkam Primary School
Nishkam Primary School is a co-educational Sikh free school in Birmingham for children aged 4 to 11. The school offers the full range of National Curriculum subjects along with faith and language studies.
Interim Headteacher
Gurpreet Kaur
Values and vision
Nishkam Primary School prides itself on having a Sikh ethos but being inclusive to all faiths. It aims to build success on a strong partnership between passionate staff, committed learners and dedicated parents. The school believes that its faith-inspired values define the character of its education and should be intrinsic to a positive outlook for students.
Teachers aim to promote faith-inspired humility and a selfless approach to life. The school says its aspirations for academic excellence are underpinned, in particular, by the practice of the values of humility, service, compassion, self-discipline, forgiveness, love and creativity.
Ofsted report
“Children get off to an excellent start in the extremely effective Reception classes, and are prepared exceptionally well for their move into Year 1. All groups of pupils at all ages make rapid progress. They achieve high standards in relation to their different starting points. Class teachers and associate teachers (extra adult support in class) aim high and always want pupils to do their very best. They provide teaching of excellent quality, and set demanding work that stimulates pupils and moves them on quickly in their learning."
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