Teacher - Ibstone CE Primary School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
The children, staff and Governors of our friendly, small village school are looking for an inspirational Key Stage 2 teacher to join our team.
We are looking for a teacher who has flair, creativity, enthusiasm and flexibility to join our unique school team.
This is a Part time Fixed Term Contract (Monday- Thursday) until August 2025.
Start: 24th February 2025
Term time only: No
Salary details: MPS
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Monday - Thursday
Closing date: 06/12/2024 12:00
Interviews to be held: TBC
About us
At Ibstone Church of England Primary School we believe in nurturing excellence in every child as confident and enthusiastic learners, in a caring Christian environment.
Website: https://www.ibstoneschool.org.uk/
About the role
As a small village school, we are dedicated to giving our pupils the best. We are looking to appoint a highly skilled, inspiring and compassionate teacher to work with our Year 5/6 class. At Ibstone CE Primary School, we pride ourselves on our highly supportive, friendly and committed staff team and our well mannered, exceptionally behaved pupils.
We are a “Good” school that provides a caring, happy and supportive environment for our pupils and staff, which is underpinned by a strong set of core values.
We are proud to offer:
· A school with an Ofsted rating of “Good” (January 2019) and ‘Judgement One’ SIAMS rating (July 2024)
· ‘Outstanding’ personal development, behaviour and welfare - Ofsted 2019
· Children who are friendly, happy and eager to learn
· Small class sizes
· An amazing environment in a beautiful setting
· A dedicated, supportive and friendly staff team
· Parents who are willing to play an important and active role in all aspects of the school
· Governors who are committed to the continuing development of the school and its staff
· CPD opportunities
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We are seeking a KS2 teacher who will be dedicated to raising standards and who can demonstrate a genuine flair and passion for teaching.
We are looking for a teacher who has:
· A true passion for and enjoyment of teaching
· High expectations of themselves and the children with whom they work
· A depth of knowledge about planning for effective learning which accelerates progress
· Proven experience in KS2
· An ability to combine enjoyment & rigour across the learning environment
· Creativity and flair
· Dedication and energy
· Superb communication and interpersonal skills
· The ability and desire to work as part of a team
· A genuine commitment to the children, teaching team and to the wider life of our school
· Willingness to uphold and enhance the school’s Christian character
For further information please see attached Person specification.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Please send completed application forms to the email address below.
Tel No: 01491 638281
Email: [email protected]
At Ibstone CE School, the health, safety and well-being of every child are our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take seriously what they tell us. Our aim is for children to enjoy their time as pupils in this school. We want to work in partnership with you to help your child achieve their full potential and make a positive contribution.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
