Class Teacher - 0.4 FTE

Classroom Teacher - Part Time 0.4 FTE

Salary: TSAT Teacher Scale pro rata to £10,487 - £16,276 for hours and weeks stated (£27,186 - £42,192 FTE) 

Hours: 2 days per week 0.4 FTE

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Fixed term until 31/08/2023

Closing Date: 03/01/2023

Interview Date: TBC

We are seeking to appoint a part time Class Teacher to join Penbridge Schools within our Key Stage 2 on a fixed term contract.

You will be willing to take the opportunity to play a full part in the further development of our school and join us in our aims to make learning irresistible and to provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where children can develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially to be prepared for their future lives. 

Our School

Formally known as Penhale Infant School and Newbridge Junior School, we officially joined together in September 2022 to form Penbridge Primary School. The juniors site comprises of a 4-form entry school with 440 children on the roll.

“Pupils are happy and enjoy attending this welcoming school” – Ofsted 2022

Find out more about our story at: Ethos & Values, Penbridge School

At Penbridge Schools, we are a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education. 

Penbridge School is one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth. 

What you will need to succeed:

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description and person specification

• Be a qualified teacher
• Committed to contributing to our fully inclusive school, being proactive in adjusting support for pupils
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills 
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour 
• Be committed to “Being your best self” and be keen to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, hub and Trust. 
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum 
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities 
• Be willing to engage with research informed practice 
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools. 

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

What our Trust will offer you:

• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers
• With an outstanding Leadership and Management team, we are focused on providing our staff with bespoke CPD tailored to the stage they are at in their career.
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits.
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Charted Teacher
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Next steps:

If you are interested in working at our small and friendly school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to our school are very welcome and strongly encouraged. Please contact Sarah Arthur on Sarah.Arthur@penbridge.tsat.uk to arrange a suitable time.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk