Class Teacher

Class Teacher Position with the possibility of a TLR

Start date: 01 September 2024 or 01 July 2024 for ECTs

Princess May Primary School is looking for an inspirational and dynamic class teacher to drive the school forward in its pursuit of becoming outstanding in all areas, and giving our children the absolute best life chances.

The successful candidate will join and be fully supported by a skilled and experienced staff, united around clear school priorities for the current academic year and beyond. High-quality training and supportive mentoring will ensure successful applicants are well placed to make a positive contribution to the school’s journey to outstanding.

Benefits include:

• Inner-London pay scale
• Extensive planning and resources
• A very manageable marking and feedback policy
• A meaningful staff wellbeing policy, including PPA from home
• Very well behaved children
• Potential for progression to a TLR post, dependent on performance
• Extensive CPD, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
• A school dog!

The successful candidate will have:

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a track record of success and a willingness to be flexible
• A commitment to driving high standards of attainment and enrichment for all pupils, including running a lunchtime club
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Resilience, humour and a high sense of moral purpose
• Training in RWInc. would be beneficial, although this can be provided

About Our School

Princess May is a two-form entry school in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Hackney, situated between Stoke Newington and Dalston. We currently have 190 pupils on roll, including a nursery, a high number of which are eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant and have English as an additional language. The school is fully inclusive and is working towards becoming an IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusion. A strong teaching and learning team ensure that each child reaches their full potential, regardless of background or economic barriers. The successful candidate will work to ensure that this important work is efficiently and competently supported.

Please contact the school office on 020 7254 1589 to book a visit and/or have a confidential discussion with the Headteacher, or email recruitment@princessmay.hackney.sch.uk 

Closing date: Friday 26th April - 11:00am

Shortlisting: Friday 26th April

Interviews: Week commencing 29th April (exact date TBC)

The school reserves the right to interview candidates as applications are received.

Candidates will be notified of the outcome by 6pm on the day of interview.

Please use the application form on TES to apply. CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS check, with references sought before interview for all shortlisted candidates.

Website: www.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk

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