Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6) Teacher
Edge Grove
Hertfordshire
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive on School pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2017
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2017
Job overview
Do you have the experience we are looking for?
Are you:
An outstanding KS2 Teacher able to enthuse and inspire our pupils?
An approachable, engaging role model with high expectations of all pupils?
An excellent practitioner able to teach across all ability levels?
Competent in the use of ICT and willing to develop its usage?
Willing to engage in all aspects of the School's activities and ethos?
Do you have:
Strong organisational skills including the ability to meet deadlines?
A willingness to raise the standard of teaching and learning within the school?
The enthusiasm, skill and ability to make a positive contribution to this motivated and "excellent" team?
The ability to make a real difference?
We aim to support, empower and challenge all our staff in an inspiring and innovative environment and are now seeking an exceptional Upper KS2 teacher (years 5 and 6) to bring a love of learning to our pupils as part of our exciting and welcoming team at Edge Grove. Rated "Excellent" across all areas in 2015 by ISI, we are looking for a teacher who can match our ambition to be "exceptional" in all we do.
This role offers a rare and attractive opportunity for a teacher seeking to further their career and to make a positive impact on both pupil and staffing development, and who, above all else, is able to provide inspirational and innovative ideas to achieve this goal. The role will involve teaching maths and English across both year groups in addition to other curriculum subjects by agreement.
The post is available from September 2017 to suit and is offered on a full time basis only. A competitive salary is on offer and accommodation at a subsidised rate may be available; teaching staff are eligible for a discount on their children's school fees subject to our usual entry criteria.
Further details of the School and a link to the School’s Pay Policy for Teaching Staff are available on the School's website.
Closing date for applications is 24th April 2017 and interviews will be held from 2nd May 2017 although suitable candidates may be interviewed at any stage so an early application is advised.
Edge Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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About Edge Grove
Founded in 1935, we are a vibrant and successful (IAPS) Day Prep School for boys and girls aged between 3 and 13, characterised by a genuine commitment to the pursuit of excellence. There are currently around 430 pupils at the School and approximately 150 staff.
We are fortunate to be situated within 45 acres of parkland, only 15 miles from central London and conveniently located close to the M1 and M25 motorways. Our wonderful setting and facilities ensure our children are exposed to a wide range of experiences and develop confidence in a challenging, fun and inspirational environment.
At Edge Grove we offer a holistic education by encouraging the development of the whole individual, seeking to find and foster talent whether in the classroom, the art room, in music, on the stage or on the sports field. We firmly believe that all children can and will excel at something.
We encompass the traditional values of good manners and self-discipline coupled with a modern and progressive approach. We offer an education that instils self-assurance and a passion for learning that stays with children for the rest of their lives. Our first class teaching resources, strong academic approach and accessible and enjoyable teaching methods allow pupils to progress individually and reach their true potential in all spheres of school life.
At Edge Grove we are proud of our academic performance and children are prepared for a wide range of senior schools across the country, carefully chosen to suit their academic and extra-curricular strengths. Edge Grove pupils characteristically approach the next stage of the educational journey with confidence and distinction.
Working at Edge Grove offers the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and welcoming community, committed to academic excellence and the highest standards of pastoral care for its pupils. The Governors consider the development of excellence in the education offered to the pupils to be the underlying purpose of activities undertaken by all staff.
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