Key Stage 1 Teacher - Maternity

(Fixed term - Maternity cover – one term)

Required from April 2023

Would you like to work in a positive and inspiring learning environment? Would you like the opportunity to join a highly successful Surrey independent preparatory school? Are you an innovative and passionate teacher? Are you able to inspire your pupils to achieve their potential? This exciting full-time position is available from April 2023 on a fixed term, one term maternity cover contract and offers the opportunity for a qualified, committed and innovative professional to join our successful and vibrant Lower School team.

We pride ourselves on the way in which we educate and support all our boys. You will be able to teach to a high standard, enjoy working with young children and be committed to our whole school ethos. We welcome applications from newly qualified teachers.

We offer competitive salaries, excellent training and CPD opportunities, TPS membership and a cycle to work scheme.

Please download a job description, application form and discover more about working at Rokeby School.

Your application together with a covering letter summarising your suitability for the role should be sent to Mrs Lucia Sanderson, Head of Lower School. Applications to be emailed to: vacancies@rokeby.org.uk

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Wednesday, 4 January 2023

Early applicants will be considered favourably and we may interview suitable candidates earlier than the closing date. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date.

Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB  

Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure.

 It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  

Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.

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