Class teacher
Watchfield Primary School
Oxfordshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2015
- Apply by:
- 12 March 2015
Job overview
We are currently looking for a class teacher to come and join our unique school. Situated in the village of Watchfield we have a wide and diverse school community which is about to expand. Due to our location next to the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, we take children from the local village, British Military and members of the International Military. We have children from thirty seven different countries speaking twenty two different languages. We believe this provides a very unique challenge for our school and we are looking for someone who could rise to the challenges our diverse nature represents.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Can be creative and innovative in their approach to the curriculum
- Can build relationships quickly
- Has high expectations of all children
- Understands the need for community involvement
- Has energy and drive and thrives when working as part of team
- Always has a smile, even when things are tough
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming environment where children want to learn
- Structured CPD and career progression
- The opportunity of working within a Multi Academy Trust
- 300 smiles in return for yours
The only way to truly get a feel for our school, is to come and visit. Visits can be arranged by contacting our office by email or phone on the contact details below.
Tel: 01793 782623
Email: office.2572@watchfield.oxon.sch.uk
Web: www.watchfield.oxon.sch.uk
Watchfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all post holders are subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and employment checks.
References will be called and checked prior to interview. The right to work in the UK and qualifications will be checked at the time of the interview.
Closing date: 12pm Thursday 12th March
About Watchfield Primary School
- Watchfield Primary School
- North Street, Watchfield, Swindon
- Wiltshire
- SN6 8SD
- United Kingdom
Watchfield Primary School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational primary situated near Swindon, Wiltshire. It is supported by the Faringdon Academy of Schools multi-academy trust, which supports seven other schools in the UK. Watchfield can provide 420 places for students aged 3-11 when fully subscribed.
Formerly a state community school, Watchfield reopened as an academy converter in November 2013.
Acting Headteacher
Georgina Wintle
Values and Vision
The Watchfield school vision is “Unique and successful. For now and forever”. It defines its core values as care, respect, happiness, belief, confidence and pride. These values are promoted all round the school and are central to learning. The school provides a caring and safe environment, but also one that challenges children and encourages them to reach their full potential. Watchfield sees itself as being at the heart of a wide community, and encourages students to become responsible citizens as much as successful learners and creative thinkers.
Watchfield also prides itself on being a diverse school, with pupils from 58 different countries speaking 38 different languages.
Ofsted
“Staff and pupils relish the opportunities for self-development provided within the school. Teachers effectively review their own practice, making good use of the educational research. [The school has] developed pupils’ ability to identify and employ the learning approaches that work best for them. Consequently, they embark upon the work that teachers set with confidence and zest.”
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