Year 1 Class Teacher

Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) from 3rd November 2014 to 31st August 2015

This is an exciting opportunity to join our committed team of staff who are working together to merge excellence and enjoyment, through the provision of an engaging curriculum, rooted in child initiated enquiry.

The post is a maternity cover and the chosen candidate will have responsibility for a well-established Year 1 class. He/she will also possess excellent teaching skills, good communication and team work skills and a commitment to supporting continuous school improvement and his/her own professional development.

Successful candidates will benefit from:

• the opportunity to be part of a strong and collaborative improvement agenda;
• access to rigorous and innovative teaching methods and excellent teaching resources;
• high quality professional development opportunities;
• strong partnerships with other schools;
• detailed induction and a mentor in the first term in post.

We are particularly looking for candidates who:

• possess good teaching skills;
• have strong communication and team work competences;
• demonstrate commitment to supporting continuous school improvement and their own professional development.

Opportunities for applicants to visit the school are available on Friday 19th September 09:15 - 10:15, Monday 22nd September 09:30 - 10:30 and Friday 26th September 09:15 - 10:15. Please telephone the school prior to visiting.

An application form and further details are available from the school website: www.hayesdownfirstschool.co.uk or www.fossewayschool.co.uk.

Fosse Way Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Prior to employment, an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought together with other relevant employment checks.

Completed application forms should be posted to Hayesdown First School or returned by email to office@fossewayschool.com.

Closing Date: Wednesday 1st October 2014 12:00 noon
Interviews: Monday 13th October 2014

HAYESDOWN FIRST SCHOOL - an academy within Fosse Way Trust
WYVILLE ROAD
FROME
SOMERSET
BA11 2BN
TEL: 01373 462718
FAX: 01373 453715
Email: office@hayesdown.somerset.sch.uk