We currently have a vacancy for a temporary teacher.
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
The Headteacher and Governors of West Cornforth Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, creative teacher who has high expectations of academic achievement and behaviour.
We are looking for someone who can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential and develop a love of learning
A sense of humour, team spirit and a commitment to school development is essential
The successful candidate must:
• Understand and promote the school’s vision and values at all times
• Be able to ensure good progress in all lessons for all pupils
• Be friendly, approachable and work well with the staff and stakeholders
• Have high expectations in all that they ask of children
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and wellbeing for pupils
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Foster a love of learning
In exchange the successful candidate will:
• Be part of a hardworking, friendly team who will offer support
• Be supported to develop professionally with quality CPD
• Be given the opportunity to work with incredible pupils and staff
Closing Date: Noon Monday 2nd December 2024
If you are interested in the role, please view the documents below and return your application to West Cornforth Primary School.
Essential Criteria and Person Spec
DCC Application Form Guidance Notes Jan 2019
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Job Summary
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Pattern: Full time
Advert Start Date: 26/11/2024
Advert End Date: 2/12/2024 12:00
Salary: MPS 3 – 6 (£33,483 – £43,607)
Employment Location: West Cornforth Primary School
Number of posts: 1
Closing date: 2nd Dec
Further Information
West Cornforth Primary School
High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
DL17 9HP
Job Title: Class Teacher – Maternity Leave Temporary Contract
Salary: MPS2 / MPS6
Start date: February 2025
Terms: Cover for Maternity Leave – Fixed term contract, to start February 2025 and will terminate on the date the employee returns from maternity leave.
West Cornforth Primary School
High Street
West Cornforth
01740 654315
westcornforth@durhamlearning.net
This position is paid whole time with retainer adjustments applied to periods of school closure. You will not be required to work during the school closure periods however your salary in these periods will be adjusted accordingly in line with the retainer regulations as specified in the National Joint Council (NJC) Green Book agreement.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required