Stafford Junior School is a 3 form entry school with lovely school buildings, fantastic grounds and a great team. Each year group team plans and work closely together in a supportive environment. We are committed to developing the whole child and watching every pupil thrive and grow. We are looking for a highly motivated, committed professional who is passionate and enthusiastic to join in the continued development and success of our pupils. Our recent OFSTED inspection in July 2024 confirmed that we are a good school with outstanding personal development, recognising that ‘the school has gone from strength to strength in recent years’
This is an exciting time to join our wonderful school!
This school offers:
The ideal candidate will:
The job role consists of:
Leaders in this school have created a positive and productive teaching and learning environment where staff have creative autonomy and feel well-supported. The whole community is involved in all aspects of school life and the school has excellent relationships with parents and carers. If you would like to join a school with a great focus on creating an inclusive environment and where children are empowered to be their best, then please apply. You will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding teaching, learning and progress for all our children.
DfE recognised teaching qualification | Essential |
Ability to plan, prepare and assess programmes of work, appropriately differentiated, for the delivery of the curriculum | Essential |
Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, colleagues, parents and other stakeholders | Essential |
Ability to use data effectively in setting targets and understanding pupil progress | Essential |
Ability to manage workload. | Essential |
Ability to direct the work of a teaching assistant (Primary) | Essential |
Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary | Essential |
A sound understanding of recent developments in the curriculum | Essential |
Knowledge and understanding of the particular requirements of delivering education to pupils with AEN/SEN, very able, LAC or who have other particular individual needs | Essential |
Knowledge of strategies which are necessary to promote purposeful learning and progress while safeguarding the welfare and health and safety of pupils | Essential |
A good understanding of the importance of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum. | Essential |
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies | Essential |
Evidence of ongoing professional development; attendance on courses, INSET, action research, personal study etc | Essential |
An enthusiasm for running and involvement in, extra-curricular activities | Essential |
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. | Essential |
Melanie Hopkins
hr@cet.uk