School Job Vacancies

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Are you ready for a new challenge?

Required for January 2016, or sooner - an experienced, outstanding teacher with a proven track record of raising attainment to join our caring creative school. We are looking for someone who has the enthusiasm to ‘make a difference’ in the lives and learning of all our children who are in our successful school; this is a full-time position.

Sherdley Primary School is a good school that is a two-form entry school with a nursery provision. We have a hard working team of teachers and support staff who work effectively together. All staff are committed to ensuring every child is safe and has access to the highest quality learning opportunities and achieves the best they can in every class. We also have an effective pastoral system which supports pupils and families, promotes and maintains excellent behaviour and addresses barriers to learning quickly and effectively.

The successful candidates must:

· Be an excellent classroom practitioner with Early Years’ experience, have a thorough knowledge of
the EY curriculum and characteristics of learning
· Experienced in the delivery of phonics
· Demonstrate high expectations for all pupils including key groups such as PP, SEN & EAL
· Promote outstanding behaviour for learning
· Demonstrate excellent behaviour management strategies and outstanding pastoral care
· Use effectively a wide range of creative approaches to the delivery of the curriculum
· Contribute to the wider life of the school community, including after-school clubs/activities.

We can offer you:

· Attentive, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
· Staff who work effectively together and are committed to raising standards for all pupils
· Supportive parents
· An effective and committed governing body
· A commitment to your own professional development

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged; all visits will be arranged on request.

The post is subject to satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, please phone (Tel. 01744 678683) to arrange an appointment. Applications can be returned to school.

Application forms are available online from www.sthelens.gov.uk or alternatively by contacting Human Resources. Completed applications are to be returned to the school the address above.

Closing Date: midday 9th October 2015
Shortlisting: 12th / 13th October 2015
Interviews: week commencing 19th October 2015