Class Teacher

Required for September 2023.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

Due to the Senior Leader in school becoming non-class based on a more permanent basis, we are seeking to appoint two teachers to work full time, who are open to working across all areas of the school for a year initially, with potential for the role to be extended. Experience in EYFS and KS1 would be advantageous for both posts.

Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School is a warm and friendly rural village school, where you will be welcomed by a dedicated and friendly team of staff and fantastic children. Teachers work in a supportive and collaborative environment, and you will have the opportunity to live and breathe our distinctive Christian vision.

We welcome applications from both experienced class teachers and those at the start of their career. We will provide the resources to help you in your role, including the support of excellent teaching assistants and an excellent career development programme.

You will be:

• Passionate about teaching and learning and committed to working with and learning alongside other like-minded professionals
• Be creative and flexible due to the challenges of working in a small school
• Able to demonstrate excellent classroom practice and have a desire to continuously improve the provision on offer for our children
• Career focused and seeking opportunities to share expertise and develop professionally
• Committed to maintaining high standards and expectations for ALL children
• Supportive of the school’s Christian distinctiveness and ethos
• A warm, approachable nature in order to create a learning environment where children of all ages can feel secure and flourish in your care

In return we can offer you:

• A warm and friendly school with fantastic, enthusiastic children and supportive staff
• Committed and pro-active Governors
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Opportunities through links with the Lincoln Diocese Education Team
• Full support will be given if the successful applicant is an Early Career Teacher

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Social distancing guidelines can be maintained.

For an application pack or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Mrs Michelle Nicholds, Senior Administrator, by email at Michelle.Nicholds@newton-on-trent.lincs.sch.uk, or telephone 01777 228365.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th March at midday.

Interviews will be held in school on Tuesday 21st March.

Newton on Trent Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.