Class teacher ECT – KS2

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic ECT (1st or 2nd year), to join our highly motivated team. You will work closely with other staff members to ensure high quality teaching and learning and high expectations for work, behaviour and achievement. We are fully committed to professional development and as a forward thinking school we can offer exciting opportunities to further develop your teaching and educational interests.

The successful candidate will be:     

• Passionate about enabling every child to exceed expectations
• Steadfast in their commitment to the safeguarding of all pupils
• Able to deliver lessons that are exciting, inclusive and engaging
• An enthusiastic and determined teacher
• Committed to ensuring high expectations for pupils, staff and themselves
• Well organised and an excellent communicator
• Willing, keen and able to take an active role in school life.

We offer:

• Fantastic pupils who are respectful, happy and eager to learn
• Staff who are supportive to each other and enjoy working collaboratively
• A personalised programme of professional development and coaching for all staff
• A well-maintained building surrounded by open space near to the Walthamstow Wetlands
• Wide networking opportunities including working with staff within our soft federation of schools
• An up to date laptop to use at home for work
• Flexible working - off site working during PPA time
• Excellent public transport and road links
• A strong commitment to staff health and well-being, Cycle-to-work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.

Coppermill is a happy and inclusive school serving a diverse community in the centre of Walthamstow, with high aspirations for all our pupils. We pride ourselves on providing a broad, creative and enquiry led curriculum within a safe, harmonious and purposeful environment. Everyone works hard to ensure that all pupils thrive as successful learners and our values are at the heart of everything we do. 

Our child-centred philosophy aims to equip our pupils with skills for their future lives, by supporting their social and emotional well-being, developing their confidence and resilience, as well as building on their academic success and progress.

Our school community – pupils, staff, parents and governors – all work together to achieve the ethos, culture and long term vision for the school.

Application information

Please email completed application forms to: admin@coppermill.waltham.sch.uk

We welcome visits from applicants and we have organised tours by the Headteacher on the following dates: Thursday 25th April at 8:30am & 5:00pm; Friday 26th April at 8:30am; Tuesday 30th April at 8:30am; Wednesday 1st May at 5:00pm.

Please contact the school office if you are unable to join the organised tours to arrange a separate visit. Please also visit the school website www.coppermillprimary.school

Closing date:     Friday 3rd May 2024

Interviews:        Week beginning Monday 6th May 2024

Due to the high number of applicants it is not possible to contact every candidate individually, therefore, If you have not heard from us by Monday 6th May then please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Coppermill Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment for this post will be subject to satisfactory reference checks with previous employers along with The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Coppermill Primary School

Edward Road

Walthamstow

London

E17 6PB

Tel: 020 8520 6267