About this Role
Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
Badgerbrook Primary School
Grade: M6
FTE percentage: 0.2 FTE
Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover
Working Pattern: Monday - Tuesday
We are looking for a highly motivated individual with energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for providing inspirational learning experiences. You will play a vital role in making a difference in the lives of all our children. The ideal candidate will be a hardworking and supportive team member with a strong understanding of how children learn and the ability to plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
For blended learning schools: We are also seeking an experienced teacher with a deep understanding of blended learning and its role in supporting classroom practice. You will be responsible for leading and supporting staff in implementing a blended teaching approach while leading by example.
Why Choose Badgerbrook Primary School?
Badgerbrook follows an Ethic of Excellence, and we strive to be the very best we can be, learning from high quality models and examples. We place great importance on ensuring all staff receive relevant and high-quality professional development to enable them to develop excellence in our pupils. We believe that having high quality school environment, organisation and presentation of pupils' learning and exemplary behaviour all have an impact on pupil outcomes.
What Makes Discovery Different:
- By embracing technology, we're able to deliver virtual lessons, allowing teachers to be released from their class each week, to focus on their own learning and development.
- In addition to their TDT, teachers also work alongside a coach, to ensure they have someone to discuss their learning with and help identify their strengths and areas for development.
- Feedback from teachers shows that they are overwhelmingly happy with their development time and the time they spend with their coach.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
- Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teachingprogrammes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
- Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils' you teach
- Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching anddifferentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and2 of 5understanding of how pupils learn
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
Qualified to degree level including Qualified Teacher Status
Experience:
Teaching experience with the age range applying for
Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills
- Willingness to be fully involved the life of the school community
- A commitment to supporting and enhancing our school's ethos and vision
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations
- Supportive leadership and a highly committedteam
- Highlycommitted and motivated Team
- A rolewhich has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- Aestablished Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
Work-Life & WellbeingBenefits
- Flexible working options
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Defined benefit pension scheme
- Be anintegral member of the team in a vibrant school
- Createan outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children
- Play asignificant part in continuing to develop our school
- Be partof a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust
Additional Perks
- Free parking
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Gym discounts
- Eyecare vouchers
- Dental support
- Retail discounts
- Annual incremental pay increases within the payscale
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity inour workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery SchoolsTrust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, thesuccessful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosureand Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.
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Contact Details:
Badgerbrook Primary School Recruitment Team
