Year 1 Class Teacher (12 months Maternity Cover)

The Tapton School Academy Trust are looking to appoint an experienced Year 1 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2020 for 12 months (or the earlier return of the postholder).

Hallam Primary School  is a large, inclusive and welcoming school set on an open site with an abundance of green space located to the west of Sheffield. The school sits at the heart of an established, close-knit yet growing community and provides education from 4 to 11.  Our children are happy, safe and enjoy a creative curriculum and our parents greatly value their children's education and the work of the school. In addition to this the school has been part of a large expansion project which has seen us extend to three classes per year and over 630 pupils.

The school is at the heart of its community and in September 2015 became a member of Tapton School Academy Trust.  The Trust have a shared vision to ‘realise the life chances and dreams of every child’.  Our mission is to provide a safe place to be, provide great teaching and learning and create an environment where all opportunities are within reach. Membership provides a range of opportunities for collaborative working and continuing professional development with a network of secondary and primary schools within the locality. 

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a high expectation for all children

• Enjoys working with parents and families in partnership, enabling children to succeed

• Possesses excellent organisational and communication skills and has the ability to motivate and support colleagues

• Is adaptable and flexible and can work well in a team 

• Is creative and inspiring and can make learning relevant and fun

In return we can offer you:

• A vibrant learning community with a team who are committed to great teaching and learning for all its pupils

• Children who love learning and want to achieve

• A high level of community involvement

• A well-resourced and stimulating environment

• An established MAT of schools which shares and builds on effective     practice

• A great place to work where colleagues are valued and receive high quality support with rich learning and development opportunities

If you are ready for such a challenge then please click below to apply today. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged, please call to arrange a time.

Closing Date for applications:-   Monday 21st October

Interviews:- Thursday 24th October

Previous applicants need not apply

 Please Note:

• Hallam Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the interests of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

• References for short-listed candidates will be requested before the interview.

• Successful applicants will be required to undertake a CRB Enhanced Disclosure.