KS2 Teacher

Maternity Cover 

1.0FTE

QEGSMAT is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic teacher to join our hardworking and high achieving team at Springfield Junior school, Swadlincote.

If you enjoy a challenge and want to work in a friendly and inclusive school alongside like-minded professionals, then please read on and apply for the position we have for the upcoming academic year.

We are looking for an experienced and outstanding KS2 teacher to work with our current team to ensure all our pupils have a positive school experience and every opportunity to be the best they can be.

The successful candidate will be committed to maximising each child’s potential and inspire pupils with an ambitious, creative, and relevant curriculum within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Our candidate will be: 

• A creative and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations and a proven track record of raising standards 
• Able to make a difference to children’s learning and support them in making excellent progress, regardless of their starting point 
• Proactive in using and applying Growth Mind-set principles and a mastery approach 
• Willing to work in a highly motivated team of friendly staff 
• Committed to providing exciting and high-quality learning opportunities in a stimulating environment 
• Friendly and approachable with a “can-do” attitude

Springfield Junior School is a proud member of QEGSMAT. The Trust’s values are for students to ‘Question, Explore; Give; and Succeed’. Our exceptional staff, strong leadership, motivated children, as well as excellent facilities, provide the successful formula for this.

At QEGSMAT we believe and promote that exceptional workforce creates exceptional results; they transform lives and transform futures. We support every pupil to achieve their full potential and become a confident, resilient, and compassionate individual who can make a positive contribution to society.

Why work for us? 

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust. 
• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 
• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent, and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed. 
• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service. 
• With access to Teacher Pension Scheme employer contributions of 23.4% for Teachers. 
• Family-friendly policies. 
• Access to Flu Vaccines. 
• Opportunity to work flexibly.

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the school, we would be happy to arrange this. Contact with school is strongly encouraged and visits are warmly welcomed by prior appointment. Please call 01283 217855. Further details about our school can be found on our website. 

To apply for this position, please click the Quick Apply button.

Closing date for applications: 18 September 2022

Interview date: w/c 26 September 2022

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK. Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding