Due to a Maternity Leave, we are looking to appoint a teacher to join our enthusiastic and talented team here at Meadow View Primary School for a fixed period. You will be joining our fabulous school that has a commitment to investing in staff CPD and wellbeing. We are dedicated to providing the very best education for all our children and have high expectations for everyone in our school. This position is not for a class based teacher, however is to lead learning support groups across both KS1 and KS2 for SEND and EAL pupils. It would include teaching a phonics class, reading group, bespoke English  and Maths group for EAL and SEND learners and leading breaktime and lunchtime play on the KS1 playground. There would also additional teacher responsibilities in line with teacher standards for the SEND and EAL pupils you teach. 

The hours to be worked in school would be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-12:45pm and on Tuesday 9am-4:30pm plus reasonable additional hours as may be needed to enable the teacher to discharge effectively their professional duties.

ECTs are welcome to apply and should an ECT be successful, the temporary position can contribute towards their induction period.

We are looking for:

• A warm-hearted class teacher who is enthusiastic, reflective and has a passion to self-reflect and develop.
• Someone who has high standards of behaviour and high attainment expectations for all children including those pupils who have SEND, EAL or come from a background of disadvantage.
• A teacher with excellent organisational skills.
• Someone who has a passion for teaching and learning who can plan, prepare and deliver excellent sequences of lessons, taking on board guidance and support.
• A teacher who has a good understanding of SEND and EAL needs and with support from the Inclusion Team are able to make a range of adaptations for individual pupils to remove barriers to learning. 
• A candidate who is approachable with excellent communication skills, who will be able to form good relationships with all stakeholders based on mutual respect.
• A teacher who is ambitious and committed to their own professional development.
• Someone who is an outstanding role model for all and who unwaveringly demonstrate and embed our three school rules of aim high, stay safe and be kind.

We can offer you:

• A fabulous community of parents who value the support that the school provides.
• A school who understands the moral purpose of education and values social and emotional wellbeing alongside the academic entitlement to increase children’s life chances.
• A school that is committed to school improvement.
• A well organised and structured curriculum to follow. 
• An enthusiastic, motivated and supportive Senior Leadership Team that will grow and develop your skills.
• A delightful community of children who are courteous, welcoming, enthusiastic, lively and eager to learn.
• A commitment towards providing the best education for all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL or a background of disadvantage.
• Excellent CPD opportunities.
• Modern well maintained premises and a well resourced school. 

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged so that you can appreciate how incredible our school is and how effective and friendly the staff team is. We are very proud of our school and welcome the opportunity to share it with potential applicants. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and can be booked with our Office Manager, Louise Turner. We have visits scheduled for Monday 6th and 13th July at 11am or 4pm, however if these times are not suitable, please contact us to explore other possibilities.

Meadow View Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and relevant safeguarding checks will be conducted in line with guidance and Keeping Children Safe in Education.