Maternity Leave Teacher Vacancy
Grove School
Birmingham
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- January 2020
- Apply by:
- 25 November 2019
Job overview
Email: j.baker@grove.bham.sch.uk
Website: web.grove.bham.sch.uk
The governing body of Grove School is seeking to appoint a class teacher to cover a 12 month maternity leave from January 2020.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is a graduate with QTS
• Has the highest expectations of children and themselves
• Is passionate about the learning and welfare of children, is imaginative and forward thinking
• Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
• Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
In return we will offer you:
• An key stage team committed to continuing to raise achievement and attainment
• A stunning outdoor learning environment and excellent classroom resources
• A strong commitment to support your professional development; mentoring and support from experienced skilled teachers
All teachers are provided with a laptop computer and Apple I Pad for use at Grove.
Closing date: Monday 25th November 2019 at 4:00pm
Informal visits are most welcome on the following date: Monday 18th November 2019 at 10:00am or 4:00pm.
Please telephone the school office on 0121 464 4669 or email Patricia Reville, office manager, at p.reville@grove.bham.sch.uk to arrange your informal visit to Grove.
Application packs can be downloaded from our school website.
Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd December 2019
Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
About Grove School
Grove School is a mainstream, mixed, community primary school for pupils aged three to eleven. Located in Handsworth, Birmingham, it accommodates approximately 678 students.
Grove School was founded in 1903. The school is split on site, with its early years students and middle school in a Victorian building and Years 5 and 6 in a 1960s open-plan building.
Headteacher
Ms Justine Baker BA (QTS) NPQH
Vision and values
Grove School aims to be a centre of learning that values academic excellence and uses innovative learning styles. The primary school promote values such as: be kind to others; respect all property; always do your best; be honest and tell the truth; aim to be good listeners and thoughtful speakers; and treat others as you would want to be treated. The school strives to prepare pupils for modern British life.
Reading, writing and mathematics are prioritised at Grove School. In addition, it acknowledges the importance of physical education and makes good use of sport premium funding, offering 68 clubs.
Ofsted report
'This is a happy school. Pupils arrive with smiles on their face s and they are greeted with a smile in return. The immaculately well kept school building s and stunning grounds provide an oasis in the city ’’. Pupils feel exceptionally safe and well cared for in school because they are. The kindness that everyone shows to each other is evident in all aspects of school life. Pupils say everyone is kind with their actions and words'.
Staff are committed to ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve their very best . This commitment and determination ensure that all pupils achieve their best from very different starting points. Pupils settle to learning very well, including the youngest children in the early years.
Pupils behave sensibly at all times of the day. As pupils say, there are reminders everywhere. They listen carefully to their teachers and follow the well established school rules consistently Pupils relish learning new things. They can focus well during lessons because they are not disrupted from doing so by others.
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