KS1 Class Teacher (Year 1)

Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Do you have a real interest in helping children achieve their full potential? Are you committed and passionate about making a difference to children's lives?

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner with recent KS1 or reception experience to join our fantastic team. This post is not suitable for NQT but we would consider RQTs.

As with every school the sort of person we are looking for has energy, drive, passion, “can do” approach. A team player who embraces change! Our job description and person spec can be viewed at https://bit.ly/FirsY1Teacher 

The Firs is a popular, innovative and successful independent co-educational primary school in Chester with 160 pupils on roll. It is based on a Christian ethos and is a member of the ISA. This is an exciting time at the school; a new headteacher was appointed in September 2019 and, together with the Directors and SLT, is reshaping the future direction of our school.

Due to the covid crisis we can’t offer a pre-school visit but you can get a good idea of what we are like by visiting our website at www.firsschool.net  where you will find a wealth of information. Our facebook page is also a good place to get a feel for our warm, friendly, family atmosphere. 

Benefits: Pension and staff discounts on fees for their children. Small class sizes and extended holidays (36 weeks teaching).

Closing date: Thu 18th June @ 17:00

Short  listing: Fri 19th June.

Virtual lesson and task: Mon 22nd June.

Interview: Tue 23rd June (may be virtual).

Safeguarding is paramount at The Firs. All job offers are conditional on a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure and references.