KS1

Closing Date:  12.10.17
Interview Date:  19.10.17

Are you an inspiring and motivated teacher with a proven track record of good to outstanding teaching?  Do you want to be part of a passionate, dynamic team who are constantly improving their professional practice through high quality professional development opportunities?

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner who maintains the highest expectations and standards for all children.  The appointed person will be a team player who is keen to contribute fully to school life at a time when we continue our drive towards outstanding.  A good level of expertise in the teaching of phonics would be considered an advantage.  This position is a great opportunity for a teacher to develop as a professional within a highly skilled and enthusiastic team. 

This is a temporary post for maternity cover and is expected to be a two term temporary contract in a Year 1 class.   This position is not suitable for an NQT.

Please view the attached documentation which includes the job description and  person specification.

Visits to our school are encouraged.  We have two dates for visits: 01.11.16 at 9.15am and 07.11.16 at 11.00am. If you wish to visit, please call the school office. Please note that, as part of our appointment system, we will expect to visit shortlisted candidates in their own setting where possible.

About Us: - We are a two form entry school on the Cornwall / Devon border.  We offer a warm welcome from a supportive, hard working and passionate team, bubbly children and many opportunities for further professional development for the right person.

As part of our rigorous and robust safeguarding procedures, we do point out that this school and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Please note that qualifications and the identify of shortlisted candidates will be thoroughly checked at interview and, that for the appointed person, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required prior to commencement of the post.  To this end, please bring two identification documents such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate to the interview, as well as any relevant certification.

For further information, including job description, person specification and applicastion form, please contact the school – secretary@burraton.cornwall.sch.uk