Class Teacher

“Making a difference for the future”

Class Teachers Required: age group negotiable

Our popular, diverse and vibrant school seeks inspirational teachers to join us on our continued journey towards excellence

Rushy Meadow is a two form entry community primary school within the LB of Sutton, is home to the borough's primary Hearing Impairment Resource and is set on the edge of the St. Helier estate.

At Rushy Meadow we have a caring, supportive approach with high expectations for all pupils. Our fully inclusive ethos extends to every child.

The successful candidates need to:

• show commitment to creating an inspiring learning environment through excellent classroom practice
• have high expectations of both themselves and others
• value a team working approach and be keen to contribute and share their skills with colleagues
• be looking for development, challenge and seeking to progress their career through hard work and commitment
• demonstrate creativity, be able to think ‘out of the box’ and contribute to our vision
• be highly professional, positive and committed to ensure they secure excellent progress and attainment for pupils
• have an approachable personality and a sense of humour

We can offer you:

• support with continued professional development
• a dedicated and stable staff with team spirit and a commitment to equality
• an aspirational leadership team who will make you feel valued and want the best for all
• a happy and vibrant ethos and a positive energy where you experience ‘the buzz’ daily from success
• a clear vision to achieve outstanding through consistency of approach and values
• a nice building and grounds with a pleasant open plan layout - a great working environment
• families that want to be involved and appreciate all that we do for their children
• delightful, friendly and welcoming children
• children with a positive attitude who want to be at Rushy and mature into great characters as they go through the school
• a supportive, committed and involved group of governors

To arrange a school visit please contact Grace Sayell, School Administrator, at gsayell1@suttonmail.org or telephone 020 8669 7588.

The closing date for applications is Monday, 20th February but early applications are encouraged

Interviews will be by appointment

Rushy Meadow Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will expect employees to sign our Code of Safe Conduct and adhere to our strict safeguarding policies. All employees will be expected to undertake an enhanced check with the DBS and be registered with ISA.

We will seek 2 references and will check qualifications and the right to work in the UK.

Application forms and recruitment packs are available to download from this site, or see our website at http://www.rushymeadow.sutton.sch.uk. Please send the completed application form and equal opportunities form to mcoggins@suttonmail.org.