Class Teacher KS2, small independent school, Highbury & Islington

Class Teacher KS2, Highbury & Islington

Closing date: 15 January 2021

Date posted: 1st December 2020

Start date: 01/09/2021

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: Competitive 

Contract term: Permanent

Suitable for NQTs: No

Dania Scandinavian School is a small-scale, non-selective, coeducational independent preschool and primary school for families who desire an active, creative, and individualised learning experience for their children. 

Situated in Highbury & Islington, the school is looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic, flexible and experienced KS2 class teacher to become part of our wonderful team.

We are able to offer:

Lovely children with fantastic attitudes to inquiry led learning

An enthusiastic, talented and fun staff team

A Scandinavian approach to teaching based on small, focused group lessons, collaborative group projects and outdoor learning

Excellent CPD opportunities, including the potential introduction of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC)

Close links with other schools as part of the Independent School Association. (ISA)

Opportunities to grow and develop wider experiences

A close-knit and supportive parent community

Our school is an exciting and diverse community, with great support from Governors and parents and a positive and caring ethos based on a child-led and inquiry led learning following Scandinavian teaching models.  

We are providing a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment where children enjoy to learn and play within a structured, broad and balanced curriculum.  

We strive to provide high standards of teaching to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in all subjects and foster an ongoing love of learning.

We are seeking to appoint a teacher who shares our very high expectations of everyone in our community, who enjoys working as a member of a creative team and who takes a solution-focused approach to teaching mixed age groups across the entire KS2 (Year 3-6).  

If this is you, we look forward to receiving your application. Visits are encouraged.  Please contact our office on 02076074268 to arrange or email admin@daniaschool.com.

Closing date:   Midday on 15 January 2021

Shortlisting: 18 January 2021

Interview date: Before February Half Term, TBC.