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Key Stage 2 Teacher (+ SENCO / opportunity for SENCO training and SEN allowance)

Key Stage 2 Teacher (+ SENCO / opportunity for SENCO training and SEN allowance)

Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

  • Expired
Salary:
MPR/UPR (Plus SEN Allowance for the right candidate)
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 January 2019
Apply by:
23 October 2018

Job overview

Post Reference: P198

Part of Pontefract Academies Trust, Larks Hill is a friendly, Junior & Infant School where everyone works together to achieve the very best for all the pupils who attend. The school has been consistently rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and is keen to make the journey to becoming ‘Outstanding.’

The Trust is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated and inspirational class teacher, who is innovative in their approach and has experience in working in Key Stage 2. You will be supported by an established network group of practitioners from other schools within Pontefract Academies Trust. This post comes with a full-time teaching commitment.

The post offers opportunity for the successful candidate to undertake SENCo training / or for a suitably qualified SENCO to join the Inclusion team and as such the post would include an appropriate SEN allowance. 

The school can offer:

  • Happy, hard-working and highly committed staff 
  • Supportive Governors 
  • Motivated, well-behaved pupils 
  • A friendly and attractive working environment
  • Support and training for the right candidate to undertake a recognised SENCo      qualification
  • A positive  and caring school where everyone matters and through working together      everyone achieves. 

This post would suit either an experienced teacher who is looking to continue a successful career pathway or a less experienced teacher committed to developing and refining their skills. 

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who; 

· has, or is developing, a record of outstanding classroom practice demonstrating creativity, initiative and excellent organisation; 

· is an inspirational teacher with excellent classroom management skills who can ignite a passion for learning in our children;

· is proficient and experienced at preparing and teaching a broad and balanced curriculum offer;

· is able to demonstrate an ability to use assessment data meaningfully to enhance pupil progress and maintain the highest possible standards of achievement and progress;

· is fluent in the use of technology to extend and enrich each pupil’s learning experience;

· has a commitment to ongoing professional development and a positive attitude to innovation and change; 

· has a strong academic background and work ethic and has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills. 

The Trust will provide effective support and continued professional development for the successful candidate. 

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a visit or speak to someone about this vacancy please contact either Mr Shuttleworth (Head of School) or Mrs Rachel Kaye (School Business Manager) on 01977 722845.

To obtain an application pack:

Visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk

Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk

Telephone: 01977 232146

Completed Pontefract Academies Trust application forms should be returned either by post to Lisa Dodgson, HR Manager, Pontefract Academies Trust, The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract WF8 4HH or by emailing recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 3pm on Tuesday 23rd October with interviews taking place on Friday 26th October 2018.

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information. 

Shortlisted candidates would be required to declare that they are not disqualified from working within this setting.

   

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About Larks Hill Junior and Infant School

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Larks Hill Junior and Infant School is a one form entry school. It joined Pontefract Academies Trust as an academy converter in 2013. The school is committed to investing in all children to prepare and provide them with the educational and life skills they’ll need to be successful in their senior schools and future careers. The school wants the children to be “The very best version of themselves.”

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