Class Teacher

VACANCY FOR A CLASS TEACHER AT THE BLUECOAT SCHOOL

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours of work: Either full-time or part-time to be considered.

Required from September

Are you an enthusiastic and highly motivated practitioner, who is passionate about getting children to love learning? Are you able to inspire, motivate and support our young learners at The Bluecoat School?

We are looking for a Class Teacher to join our committed, friendly staff!

The Opportunity

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for our children, rooted in mutual respect.
• Challenge and encourage this generation of learners.
• Demonstrate positive attitudes, values, and behaviour, which are expected of pupils.
• Encourage and enable every child to reach their full potential, in their own unique way.

The ideal candidate

• QTS teaching qualification
•  Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
• Has an excellent understanding and commitment to teaching standards.
• Can foster, promote, and maintain good relationships.
• Approaches their day with positivity and enthusiasm.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

About The Bluecoat School

There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all of our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications is: Friday 17th May 2024 at 12:00pm

Interview to take place on: Wednesday 22nd May 2024

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.