KS2 Class Teacher

Your Opportunity

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated KS2 teacher who can convey a love of learning to ensure the progress of all the children they teach. The post is open to both new and experienced teachers who ‘want to make a difference’.  

Ours is an exciting learning environment where challenging and engaging learning is a priority. The successful candidate will be joining a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team who will welcome and encourage you. We are working to develop a listening and coaching culture which provides mutual support and shared expertise. Wellbeing is always at the forefront of our minds in any decision making.

About Dulverton

We are a popular two form entry school, with well-behaved, motivated children who are keen to learn. Our aim is for our children to leave school at the end of Year 6 as ‘the very best versions of themselves’. We are working with UNICEF towards our Silver Rights Respecting School Award to encourage our children to become mature and responsible adults who are outward-looking and ‘give back’ to the community. We are an inclusive school and seek to look for the best in every child, helping every one to reach their full potential.  

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children as the safety and protection of children is of paramount importance to everyone in this school. We work hard to create a culture of vigilance and at all times we will ensure what is best in the interests of all children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. 

Equality and Diversity

Dulverton is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. 

For further information about Dulverton, please visit the school’s website on dulverton.education. 

Your Application 

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form; to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. 

CVs will not be accepted. 

The closing date for applications is 30th April 2023. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible

Interviews to be held when sufficient applications are received.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

Shortlisted Applicants will be subject to online searches. These searches are not part of the shortlisting process any issues of concern will be addressed at the interview. 

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted prior to interview. An example of the reference pro-forma is attached.

Applicants invited to the interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. 

Further vetting checks including an Enhanced Disclosure with a check of the Barred List, obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service, will be required on provisional offer.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. School name therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.