Primary Class Teacher

Contract: Fixed term until 8th July 2016, full time

An exciting opportunity to join the staff team at Cobham Free School, Surrey’s first Free school, whose Primary Department opened in September 2012.

The school has since grown year on year and will, from September 2015, be a complete one form entry Primary Department, with pupils from reception through to year six. The Primary Department is popular and oversubscribed.

We are now looking to appoint a well qualified, dynamic primary class teacher to join our friendly and supportive team for a fixed term maternity cover (Lower KS2).

We are looking for individuals who:

• are flexible, highly committed practitioners;
• are keen to be involved in our varied and dynamic extra-curricular programme;
• are passionate, highly creative, self-motivated team players with strong interpersonal skills;
• are capable of designing and delivering outstanding lessons and have a sophisticated understanding of how young people learn;
• are confident in using ICT for teaching, assessment and administration;
• want to make a difference and believe that education should provide young people with the skills and values for further study, the world of work and life.

We can offer:

• a competitive salary, dependent on experience;
• a model of education based on innovation and best practice from the state and private sectors;
• a real commitment to Continuous Professional Development;
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team who are passionate about education and welcome ideas;
• small class sizes (an average of 24 students in each class), free school lunches and holidays generally aligned to the independent sector;
• the opportunity to really make a difference.

Application Information

Closing Date: Friday 7th August 2015

A job brochure and background information are available on the school website.

To apply, please complete the application form available on the school website and email to jobs@cobhamfreeschool.org.uk or post a hard copy to: Sonya Davies, Human Resources, Cobham Free School, 89-95 Portsmouth Road, Cobham, KT11 1JJ.

Please note that applications made by CV will NOT be considered.

Cobham Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and any other relevant employment checks.