KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

KS2 Class Teacher

Salary Grade Range: Main Pay Scale 1-6

Salary Range: £30,480 to £41,483 per annum

Depending on experience, additional allowances may be granted

Contract type: One year fixed term contract (maternity cover), full-time, 32.5 hours per week

Required for September 2020

Hanover is an over-subscribed and successful school in a great location by the side of the Regent's Canal. Our pupils are keen to learn and participate, and we teach a rich and challenging curriculum that is constantly improving. We are characterised by our diverse and engaged community, and work closely with our parents and carers. We have very high expectations of both children and adults.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational teacher for our Year 5 class to join our motivated staff team. This is a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Successful candidates will demonstrate great teaching leading to outstanding outcomes.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding teaching in Key Stage 2;
• A desire to work in Year 5, and an understanding of developmentally-appropriate practice;
• Consistently high expectations of all pupils, and the ability to enable all to make excellent progress;
• Successful team work;
• A commitment to continuous professional development;
• Positive relationships with children, parents, colleagues, and the wider community;
• Creative and flexible approaches to teaching;
• Excellent behaviour management;
• A high regard for inclusion and equality;
• The ability to make a positive contribution to the school as a whole.

We can offer:

• Motivated and inspiring pupils;
• A happy, hardworking and supportive team;
• An excellent working environment;
• Good opportunities for professional development;
• High quality classroom support;
• A diverse and engaged school community.

We welcome applications from teachers in the first few years of their career, including Newly Qualified Teachers. 

Closing date: Wednesday 13th May 2020 at noon

Online Interviews: during week beginning 18th May 2020

You are welcome to call the school for an informal conversation with a senior leader, prior to submitting your application. Please contact the school office on 020 7689 8949 or admin@hanover.islington.sch.uk.

We regret that during the current coronavirus pandemic we are unable to invite visitors to the school. However, applicants are encouraged to look at the school website, and social media (@hanoverschool for Instagram and Twitter) to get a sense of our school.

Hanover is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks and references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) with barred list check.