Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Can you motivate children and inspire a love of learning?

We are looking for a fantastic teacher to work in the very popular and successful school. This is an ideal opportunity for you to work in a supportive environment and to share and develop your skills and expertise.

Burton Joyce Primary School is a 1.5-form entry primary school in the village of Burton Joyce, in the borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire. We aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences where children will gain a positive self-image to help them on their path as successful and happy life-long learners. We inspire our children to fulfil their own potential in all areas of learning and life. We provide them with a safe, happy and nurturing environment where they feel motivated to develop a passion for learning, a love of discovery and equipped with the skills to be ready for anything. Above all, children will be at the centre of all we do.

You will need to have a knowledge of the primary curriculum, a commitment to achieving the highest standards and have a strongly held belief that all children can achieve. We will expect you to be reflective about your own practice and keen to contribute to your own learning and professional development. However, first and foremost, we are looking for the right people to add to our special team and applications are welcome from candidates who have a willingness to be part of a creative and ambitious.

As part of Equals Trust, you will have access to high quality professional development, collaborative working and a highly skilled, supportive and experienced team of senior leaders, including other local schools, across the Trust.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

1.    Enjoys being with children and puts children’s well-being at the heart of all they do

2.    Believes in every child and makes sure all individuals are appropriately supported

3.    Has secure subject knowledge and a good understanding of the Statutory Framework and the National Curriculum

4.    Works well in a team, valuing every member of the school community

5.    Has a positive attitude and is willing to share ideas and learning

6.    Has highly effective communication skills and a commitment to working well in partnership with parents and governors as well as with colleagues

7.    Consistently delivers well planned, engaging and exciting learning opportunities

8.     Has naturally high expectations and standards

9.     Is a good team-player with strong communication and interpersonal skills

10.  Is enthusiastic, hardworking and highly motivated

In return we can offer you:

•   Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.
• A dedicated and highly motivated staff team who have a shared commitment to our school vision and ethos.
• Professional development, collaboration and support through being a member of Equals Trust.
• A friendly working environment.
• Enhanced Holiday allowance
• Enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A supportive Local Governing Body
• Access to employee health and wellbeing services. 

Visits to school are welcomed and encouraged and can be booked using the following link :- Burton Joyce Primary School Vacancy Visits

If you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position, you can email office@burtonjoyce.notts.sch.uk or call 0115 9312373.

For more information about our school please visit our school website Burton Joyce Primary School - Home and the Equals Trust website to find out more about our trust Equals Trust - Home