Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Required for: January 2023

Location:                         Thornhill Primary School, Thornhill Road, London N1 1HX

Salary Grade:                  Main Pay Scale 1 – Upper Pay Scale 3 (depending on experience)

Salary Range:                  £32,157 - £50,935 per annum

Hours:                              Full-time

Contract:                         Fixed Term for 1 year to cover a maternity

Thornhill School is a unique community school with a clear vision and passion for learning. We are committed to high quality teaching for all our children and believe that creativity is at the heart of education. Join us in exploring what learning can be like and help us develop the most exciting environment possible.

We are looking to appoint passionate and enthusiastic Class Teachers for January 2023 to join our teaching team. Applications from experienced and early career teachers are welcome.

This is a great opportunity for any teacher who:

·      Loves teaching - is committed to achieving excellence in teaching and learning

·      Is highly motivated and enjoys working with children

·      Has a strong commitment to professional development

·      Wants to make a difference for all groups of children

In return, Thornhill can offer you:

·      Children who are eager to learn and engaged with supportive parents

·      A rewarding opportunity to be part of a supportive, motivated and committed team

·      Significant professional development opportunities for teachers at all stages of their career

·      A vibrant and creative place to work

Visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by emailing the school office at jodie.smith@thornhill.islington.sch.uk or call 020 7607 4162.

Closing date for applications:    Midnight, Thursday 13th October 2022

Shortlisting:                                    Friday 14th October 2022

Interviews:                                     Wednesday 19th October 2022

Tour Date:                                      Monday 10th October at 4pm

How to apply

·      To apply for this post, please visit www.islington.gov.uk/jobs 

·      If you need assistance, please email HR team at schoolsrecruitment@islington.gov.uk quoting the job reference THOR/1207. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school directly. Please note that CVs are not accepted in line with Safer Recruitment practices.

Thornhill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence