Upper KS2 Primary Class Teacher
Gildredge House
East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- ‘£23,719 rising to £39,406’
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
CLOSING DATE: Monday 25th February 2019 at 9.00am
START DATE: 1st September 2019
INTERVIEWS: Friday 1st March 2019
HOURS OF WORK: Full time
- Do you want to be part of a school where your contribution is valued and celebrated?
- Would you like to teach children with high aspirations who are keen to learn?
- Do you want to join a staff team that is diverse, collegiate and respected?
If the answers to these questions is ‘yes’, then Gildredge House wants to hear from you. We are looking to appoint two exceptional candidates to the post of Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) Primary Class Teacher for our expanding 4-19 free school.
Our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement (November 2018) is a strong foundation on which to build and develop the school. The challenge is to sustain and further improve through every aspect of Gildredge House as it grows to full capacity in 2019.
As a Primary Class Teacher at Gildredge House you will be expected to provide stimulating and academically rigorous teaching, particularly with regard to differentiation for students of different abilities and the increased use of ICT. You will work within the Primary Team to implement the Cambridge Primary Curriculum with key skills at the core, while keeping up-to-date with current developments in content and methods of a creative curriculum. You will also make a full and dynamic contribution to the Primary phase and its extra-curricular activities.
These posts will initially will be in Years 5 and 6, delivering in a key area of either Mathematics or English. Therefore, please make clear your preference of Year Group on your Application for Employment Form. If you are successful in becoming a staff member at Gildredge House, we do expect all our staff to develop their skills and therefore flexibility will be required in future years as to where you are placed.
You will have the benefits of a new classroom, together with a Sports Hall, Multi-Use Performance Space and landscaped outdoor areas for fun and physical activity, all of which make up an exceptional learning environment for our students.
At Gildredge House each individual is known and valued. Students are inspired to discover their passions and realise their academic potential. You will join a strong team of inspirational teachers in an exciting environment where learning is fun. If you are an imaginative and dynamic practitioner - with a passion for teaching, the capability of engaging and enthusing all students and the belief that everyone can succeed - we want to hear from you.
Gildredge House offers:
- continuity of education for boys and girls aged 4-19
- an expectation of high academic standards leading to Sixth Form studies
- strong discipline
- specialist teaching in key subject areas of the curriculum, including a Modern Foreign Language, Sport and Music
- excellent pastoral care
- a range of extra-curricular activities
- parent and community involvement
Our school motto: 'Aspire'
Salary range: ‘£23,719 rising to £39,406’
If you are interested in the position please download the Application Pack on our website at http://www.gildredgehouse.org.uk/vacancies/
Please complete the Application for Employment and References & Monitoring Form and return to careers@gildredgehouse.org.uk by 9.00am on Monday 25th February 2019.
If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact the Assistant Head Teacher, Mr James Towner: j.towner@gildredgehouse.org.uk Tel: 01323 400650
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check.
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About Gildredge House
Our vision - Aspire, in all that we do.
At Gildredge House, our vision is clear and underpinned by a strong value-based education where learning in and out of the classroom is prioritised, to support students to achieve their potential and beyond. We have the highest aspirations for our school and every member of our school community.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a school that:
- Aspires for balanced students who flourish through opportunities and learning experiences in and outside the classroom.
- Aspires toward a culture of care and wellbeing, which results in optimal conditions for learning.
- Aspires to be proud of the Gildredge House way, our uniform and attendance.
- Aspires for all students to achieve their potential and beyond.
- Aspires for an inclusive, all-through, values-based curriculum.
- Aspires for students to understand their responsibility to be global citizens, contributing to a better world.
- Aspires to celebrate students’ individual and collective achievements.
- Aspires to engage young people in environmental education and action.
- Aspires for a strong careers programme which supports students in further education, training, and employment.
- Aspires to work collaboratively within our local, national, and global communities.
Aspire values
At Gildredge House, the strategic plan and vision for our school is underpinned by a values-based education. Our stakeholders have discussed, collaborated and developed this thinking to create six core values that we believe, ensure our students aspire and achieve success. We believe that this creates a strong learning environment that enhances personal and academic achievement whilst also developing students' social and relationship skills that will last throughout their lives. A positive learning environment is achieved through the positive values modelled by all members of our community from Reception to Year 13, Teachers to Parents. Our curriculum is developed with our Aspire values in mind and we recognise and reward students when they demonstrate them.
AMBITION - We relish new challenges or opportunities, always strive to do our best.
SUPPORT - We collaborate, encourage, and help others whilst accepting and responding to support ourselves.
PERSEVERANCE - We have self-belief in overcoming challenges to be successful.
INTEGRITY - We are honest and always do the right thing.
REFLECTION - We consider our strengths and areas for development whilst making connections in our learning.
EMPATHY - We understand the feelings and needs of others, supporting those who sometimes need our help.
The Gildredge House Way
Our school is founded upon high standards and high expectations of students’ attitude to learning. We expect a commitment from all students to the Gildredge House Way, in being Ready, Respectful and Safe, in and out of every lesson. We also believe it is important celebrate individual and collective achievements through a culture of ‘catching students in’.
Safer Recruitment
Gildredge House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment with the school are subject to pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check .
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