Qualified Class Teacher

About the role

We are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring qualified teacher, to join us from January 2025.

This is a flexible post and could be full or part time in a year 3 class. Initially this post is for two terms but a permanent position may also be available.

Are you an enthusiastic teacher with a passion for nurturing young minds? Do you thrive in a supportive environment that prioritises well-being and professional development? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and Dedicated Team: Join a team of passionate educators who provide the best possible outcomes for our children.
• Clear behaviour policy and support: We recognise behaviour as a key feature of a successful school and the leadership team support teachers.
• Focus on Wellbeing: We prioritise the well-being of our staff and children, ensuring a positive and nurturing environment.
• Teaching and Learning guidance: Our school curriculum is embedded, and we provide professional development on pedagogical approaches   

The Successful Candidate will:

• Have drive, passion and determination.
• Make a positive contribution to the school’s vision and values.
• Be able to inspire and motivate children.
• Have high expectations of themselves, all children and the school community as a whole.
• Actively contribute to the development of community relationships.
• A team player, developing and maintaining positive and supportive professional relationships with children, staff, parents and governors.

About our school

We firmly believe that everybody has the right to thrive by learning, developing, working, and playing in a safe and supportive environment.

Staff at the school are extremely proud to be members of a community where the children, staff, governors and parents work together and share in the vision of the school.

The school is situated near central Stevenage with extensive grounds and a wonderful outdoor environment. We are also very proud of to be one of only two schools in Hertfordshire with our very own Specialist Provision for Deaf Children. 

‘Pupils are happy at this nurturing and friendly school where everyone looks after each other’ Ofsted, July 2022

We are an inclusive and ambitious school that puts people at the heart of everything that we do. This is reflected in our school values: Hard Work, Kindness, Honesty and Love of Learning.

What is it like to work at Moss Bury?

‘Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and want them to do their best.’ Ofsted July 2022

It is not just the leaders of this school as this quote suggests. We have a fantastic team of staff who go above and beyond every single day to ensure that the children are happy, motivated and safe.

What is behaviour like at the school?

" Pupils are happy at this nurturing and friendly school, where everyone looks after each other…. Pupils behave well. They are polite and courteous." Ofsted, July 2022

Behaviour is hugely significant in the life of a teacher. As a staff, we believe that behaviour is at the heart of a successful school, and it is every child’s right to learn in an environment that is safe and supportive. By supporting the school in its pursuit of high standards and the implementation of our behaviour policy, our parental and wider community are an essential part of the school’s success. We also offer extensive support from the leadership team.

Our approach to learning

Leaders have implemented robust systems for tracking, analysing, and evaluating data on pupil attainment and progress, School Effectiveness Advisor, 2024

We are proud of the achievements and success of all of our pupils. We use Learning Commitments, which focus upon essential aspects of the curriculum, and we ask that all our parents and families support the school and their children’s progress and instilling lifelong, positive habits that will have lasting benefit and impact, are instilled in a supportive and friendly environment.

We also promote our Mossy Explorer Scheme which actively drives personal development - ensuring that all of our children are not only well-behaved, but active participants in their love of learning.

Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Moss Bury is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of society.

Details:

Qualified Teacher – Initially Fixed Term from January 2024 to August 2024

(Permanent position available to a suitable candidate)

Salary – MPS/Upper (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 22nd November 2024

Interview – 3rd December 2024

Applications to: Callum Newbury – Headteacher