KS2 Teacher

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's lives? At Brook Primary School, we are proud to be a warm, welcoming and successful school with a strong commitment to ensuring that every child is safe, happy and achieves their very best. We are seeking an outstanding Year 3 teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover contract starting on the 23rd November. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our dynamic and supportive staff team. We are looking for someone who has a genuine love of teaching and learning, high expectations for all pupils and the drive to help every child thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Brook Primary School, our work is underpinned by our core values of Respect, Resilience, Pride, Challenge and Independence. These values are at the heart of everything we do and help us develop confident, caring and successful learners who are ready to make a positive contribution to their community and beyond. We are looking for a teacher who embraces these values and is committed to providing engaging learning experiences that inspire children to be curious, ambitious and proud of their achievements.

Safeguarding Statement Brook Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all staff play a vital role in ensuring that our pupils are safe, happy and able to thrive. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online checks and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

Most importantly, we are looking for a team player who wants to make a real impact on the lives of our wonderful pupils. Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, protected and able to flourish both academically and personally. The successful candidate will share our unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Requirements

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for inspiring children to learn.
• Has high expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Is committed to ensuring all children make strong academic progress.
• Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Is enthusiastic, creative and committed to continuous professional development.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

What we offer

• Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
• A friendly, supportive and highly collaborative staff team.
• A caring and inclusive school community.
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Opportunities to develop professionally and make a real impact.
• A school where our values of Respect, Resilience, Pride, Challenge and Independence are lived every day.

At Brook Primary School, we believe that every child deserves the best possible education and experiences. If you share our passion for nurturing confident, successful learners and would like to join our school family, we would love to hear from you.

About Dudley Council

It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents