Teaching Vacancy

EYFS and KS1 mixed age class teacher

Working Pattern: Part Time 0.2 FTE (Friday)

Contract type: Fixed Term until August 2025

Closing date and time: Friday 12^th July 2024 at 12.00 noon

Interview date: Thursday 18^th July between 9.00am and 12.00 noon

Commencement date: Monday 2^nd September 2024

Salary: Negotiable based on Main Pay Scale

Location: Chilton Foliat CE (VA) Primary School. Stag Hill, Chilton Foliat, Hungerford RG17 0TF

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact the school direct for further information.

We are looking forward to meeting an enthusiastic, highly motivated class teacher to join our experienced and supportive team.  Whether you have taken a break and are planning to ease yourself back into the profession; wanting to reduce your contracted hours to explore other areas of professional practice, or something in between, we would really like to hear from you.

We are looking for a team player to work closely with their job share and KS1colleagues, to provide the best quality learning opportunities for our children, who is able to:

• Understand and apply the Statutory Framework for the early years foundation stage September 2021 and current National Curriculum requirements for KS1
• Teach EY’s phonics and/or be willing to receive phonics training using the school’s dedicated SSP.
• Engage and promote child initiated learning both inside and out
• Take the time to get to know each child and their individual learning needs
• Recognise and build upon the strengths of every child, taking responsibility for accelerated progress
• Commit to supporting the school’s Christian ethos, where with thankfulness, courage and love, we strive to improve heart and mind
• Include creativity and enthusiasm in their daily practice and take pride in creating a Quality First Teaching based learning environment
• Share their warm personality, “can do” approach to life, good sense of humour and excellent interpersonal skills
• Join the team, where we all do a little bit of everything.

In return we can offer:

• Happy, polite and well behaved children who are a pleasure to teach
• A well-resourced and attractive learning environment including our newly redeveloped outdoor learning area
• Commitment to your professional development
• A truly supportive whole school community with a focus on mental health and well-being.

Please visit our website to get a real flavour of how fantastic it would be to work at Chilton Foliat and read our GOOD Ofsted Report (Jan 2020) at www.chiltonfoliat.org.uk.  For an application pack, please contact our admin team on 01488 682630 or email admin@chiltonfoliat.wilts.sch.uk. The best way to appreciate all that we have to offer is to come and see us in action. Visits to the school are positively encouraged.

Chilton Foliat CE (VA) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment policy includes all elements of Safer Recruitment policy and practice, including online searches for shortlisted candidates.  All applicants will be subject to a full Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.