KS2 Teacher Part Time

We are looking to appoint a part-time job share teacher who is highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated, creative and fun and is keen to progress their career. We are seeking a dynamic teacher with high expectations and a happy disposition to join our warm and welcoming school community. The successful candidate will work as a job share for 2 days a week.

At Broomgrove Junior School, we are proud of our inclusive ethos. We strive to provide the best education and support for all pupils and we believe that our staff are at the heart of our success. As a member of our team, you will have the privilege of working in a supportive and collaborative environment that is committed to delivering exciting learning experiences for all of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be a forward thinking professional who shares our child centred approach and our commitment to continuous improvement in learning and teaching.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is dedicated to the welfare and achievement of every child with a commitment to keep them safe
• Has a passion for developing children's learning, is reflective, forward thinking and open to new ideas
• Plans and delivers engaging and challenging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
• Has high expectations both of themselves and the children in their care
• Demonstrates creativity, innovation and a passion for improvement
• Is committed to becoming part of a friendly and supportive team
• Is hard working, conscientious and resilient
• Is an excellent communicator who is committed to working in partnership with children, staff and parents
• Is able to motivate and support pupils at all levels, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion and high standards for all
• Is keen to develop their skills and expertise with a strong commitment to, and ownership of, professional development
• Is keen to become a part of the school community and participate in the wider school life

We will offer you:

• A welcoming, caring community in which to learn and develop
• An inclusive ethos where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential
• A therapeutic approach to working with children's behaviours
• A dedicated team of friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues
• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• A commitment to deliver continuous improvement and inspiration for our learners
• High quality in-school professional development
• Strong links with the local community
• Great relationships with other schools within our local cluster
• A supportive team of governors and a dedicated parents' Association
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Visits to our school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Karen Wright, our headteacher, about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01206 822893 or email Philippa Welfare, School Business Manager, at pwelfare@broomgrovejuniorschool.co.uk to arrange these. All applications must be made online (via the Essex Jobs website) using the standard Essex application form. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early so recommend that you submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Broomgrove Junior School is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all of our staff to share in this. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Our aim is to foster a culture of inclusivity that celebrates differences, promotes understanding and ensures no-one is discriminated against in any way.

Information about the school: Our school is located in the beautiful village of Wivenhoe, on the outskirts of Colchester. Our pupils are aged 7-11, ranging from Year 3 to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school. At Broomgrove Junior School, we want our children to be happy, confident, articulate and ambitious and to share a passion for learning. We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. We have recently set up our own in-school enhanced provision for children with moderate and severe learning difficulties and we are proud of our inclusive ethos. We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils and this pride is echoed by the children themselves. We have a team of committed, supportive and friendly staff who strive to ensure that our children reach their full potential within a warm and caring school community.

Our school motto is "Being the best we can be, together!" This underpins all we do. We promote our character virtues and positive attitudes of behaviour towards others through CARE (C = confidence, courage, collaboration; A = ambition; R - resilience; responsibility; E = empathy.)