Year 3 Class Teacher
Northampton High School
Northamptonshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £37,089 - £43,807 pa
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- Required January 2023
- Apply by:
- 14 October 2022
Job overview
Fixed term for 1 year - maternity cover
This is an exciting opportunity for a well-qualified graduate, with a passion for teaching, to join and play a key role in our team of Junior School teachers.
The successful candidate will deliver our excellent education offer to our pupils, planning and delivering engaging lessons that are challenging and thought-provoking, with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration. They will also contribute to extracurricular activities and lead trips/visits.
With a strong understanding of the curriculum, the Year 3 Class Teacher will also need to be an efficient and organised communicator who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues with exciting ideas about teaching and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged.
About the School:
Northampton High School is a leading independent girls’ day school and one of the oldest girls’ schools in the country, with a tradition of pioneering in girls’ education going back to its foundation in 1878.
The Junior School is well resourced. The classrooms are extremely well maintained, all of which overlook our pleasant grounds, with Clevertouch screens supporting transformative digital learning. Teachers and pupils are actively encouraged to use the numerous breakout zones and outdoor areas available on the site. We have two specialist classrooms exclusively for Junior School lessons - a science lab and an arts classroom that offer specialist equipment and dedicated space to deliver these lessons in. A dedicated, on-site forest area affords our pupils regular opportunities to learn outdoors and develop their skills and knowledge in a unique setting.
Why join Northampton High School?
“Teaching pupils who really want to learn, supported by parents that value education and working alongside staff who are passionate, supportive and committed makes Northampton High a fantastic place to work.”
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:
- Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
- Lunches: free lunches are provided to all staff during term time
- Up to 50% discount on fees for children at GDST schools
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications
- Computer Loans: Interest free loans are available to staff to enable them to buy a computer for personal use at home or school
- Cycle Scheme: the school is part of the scheme which enables staff to purchase bicycles and equipment at a tax advantageous rate and pay for the equipment over 12 months
- A 24 hour helpline from Health Assured
- 36 week school year
For further details and to apply please click the apply button.
Applications should be submitted by Friday 14 October 2022 at midday at the latest; however, applications may be considered in advance of the deadline.
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 17 October 2022.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
About Northampton High School
- Northampton High School
- Newport Pagnell Road, Hardingstone, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN4 6UU
- United Kingdom
Northampton High School is an independent, selective girls’ day school for pupil aged two to 18. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), a registered charity and proprietor of 25 independent schools, and has approximately 500 pupils. It is located in Hardingstone, Northampton. Before moving to its current, purpose-built location set over 27 acres, it was based in Derngate, in Northampton town centre.
Headmistress
Dr May Lee
Values and vision
At Northampton High School, we believe in a complete education that’s made for girls and young women. Everything about our school is carefully considered from our purpose-built site to our inspirational teachers and our first-class pastoral care.
Our school is bursting with spirited students who we encourage to learn without limits.
We’re not here to pigeonhole or conform to stereotypes. Instead, we encourage our girls to be curious and independent, resilient and brave; to lead and be individuals whilst recognising the value of collaboration and teamwork.
In doing so, we turn “can we?” into “we can!”, unleashing the potential in a generation of girls and young women who can go on and define a future on their own terms.
ISI report
“The quality of the pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes and basic skills is excellent. The school is successful in meeting its aim to enable girls to achieve their academic, creative and athletic potential."
“Pupils show high levels of knowledge, understanding and skills; they are able to develop their talents and to achieve success both as individuals and in teams...Pastoral care is outstanding, with effective measures in place to ensure that girls are well supported, securely safeguarded and encouraged to embrace opportunities”
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