Year 3 Class Teacher/KS2 Leader

We are looking for an experienced, inspirational and ambitious practitioner to join our growing team as our first ever class teacher for Year 3. 

We are looking for someone to work alongside the senior leadership team developing the KS2 curriculum with the opportunity to advance to Assistant Headteacher.

Our Candidate:

You already have extensive experience and passion for working within Key Stage 2. You enjoy using creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning and respond to the individual strengths and needs of the children in your care. You are committed in delivering exciting learning experiences in stimulating environments both in and out of the classroom. You display relentless passion and enthusiasm for striving for the very best, and your talent for effective planning, teaching and assessment enables children to make exceptional progress. You are excited and motivated by the rewards and challenges working in school at the beginning of its journey affords and welcome the opportunity to really make your mark!

Our School:

Deer Park School is a 2 form entry primary school, which opened in September 2015 taking 1 form entry (30 pupils) while in its temporary location. The school is one of seven free schools established by Bellevue Place Education Trust. We believe in having rightfully high expectations and standards for every pupil and by working actively in partnership with our children, staff, parents and local community, we will support and guide our pupils to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Deer Park is a school that enables its pupils to take confidence from, and enjoyment in, everything they do, and places them at the heart of a vibrant, thriving school community.

Our Offer:

As well as an attractive starting salary, with the potential for a TLR, we offer excellent professional development and training opportunities. We are committed to supporting and developing both our staff and children, and have created a warm and welcoming environment. 

How to apply:

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour and visit with the Headteacher, Alison Colenso. 

For more information please take a look at the school website: http://www.deerparkschool.org.uk/

If you have the skills and drive to be successful in this role, please download the attached documents and submit the application form to us at careers@deerparkschool.org.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment and DBS checks. Deer Park School welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.