What is the job role?

Fixed term Contract - Maternity Cover

Stoke Primary School is a popular, diverse, two-form entry school with delightful pupils and committed staff. The governors are keen to appoint a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our vibrant Year 1 team for a maternity cover position. As a forward-thinking school, we strive for excellence in education, and are seeking an energetic and ambitious teacher who shares our vision for elevating standards.

The Role:

As the Year 1 teacher, you will play a crucial role in developing our learning landscape where we have implemented a continuous provision model. This approach fosters a dynamic and engaging learning environment, providing our young learners with a rich landscape to explore and grow within. We strongly believe in enabling and facilitating child-initiated learning, allowing the children to drive their own educational journey and develop a genuine love for learning. Furthermore, you should be comfortable with a flexible teaching style, adept at working with small groups, offering one-on-one support, and engaging with whole-class instruction as needed.

Who are we looking for?

Key Responsibilities:

- Implement the continuous provision model in Year 1, creating an enriching learning landscape for children to explore and learn in.

- Foster child-initiated learning, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking amongst our young learners.

- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate various learning styles, effectively transitioning between small groups, one-on-one sessions, and whole-class instruction.

- Collaborate with our dedicated, passionate, and enthusiastic team to provide the very best educational experience for our children.

Requirements:

- Qualified teacher status (QTS) and relevant teaching experience.

- Demonstrated passion for teaching and learning to ensure every child makes good progress.

- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment.

- Energetic, ambitious, and willing to invest in creating an inspiring learning environment for Year 1 pupils.

- Committed to working in partnership with parents and carers.

- A commitment to promoting children’s welfare and safeguarding.

ECT’s are welcome to apply.

Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged.

If you would like to visit the school or have any questions, please contact Rhiann McGarrity – School Business Manager. R.mcgarrity@stoke.coventry.sch.uk

Application packs are available to download from below or via the online apply button below and are returnable direct to the school by email at office@stoke.coventry.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 13th October 2023

Interview date: Wednesday 18th October 2023

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.  All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Please see our school website for our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

Coventry City Council