Classroom Teacher

Join Our Team at Round Hill Primary School

The Head Teacher and Governors of Round Hill Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our hardworking, professional and supportive team. The successful candidate will have an interactive, cross-curricular approach to learning and teaching and excellent IT skills. This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT).

Round Hill Primary School has dedicated staff, committed to raising standards and taking the school forward. You will find our staff very welcoming, the children keen to learn, and a friendly and positive ethos throughout the school. We are a diverse and busy school where over a third of children have English as an Additional Language (EAL). You will need to enjoy working as part of a team, planning and teaching alongside colleagues.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher who is passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences and ensuring that every child has the best possible school experience. The successful candidate will contribute to our strong team ethos and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver engaging and effective teaching across the curriculum. The successful candidate will work in a team of five teachers and, if you are an ECT, you will be given support throughout your ECT year from an experienced mentor.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for teachers who:

• Have high expectations and standards.
• Have experience of teaching children with English as an Additional Language.
• Have a commitment to inclusion.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are imaginative in their teaching and passionate about children having high-quality learning experiences.
• Are committed to ensuring that each child has the best possible school experience.
• Are forward-thinking, energetic, reflective and highly motivated.
• Are committed to working and planning as part of a team.
• Can use technology confidently in their teaching.
• Would enjoy working in a large, busy school.

What We Can Offer You

• Children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships.
• A dedicated and highly motivated staff who have strong relationships with pupils, parents and the local community.
• Professional development, collaboration and support through being a partner in Equals Trust.
• A friendly working environment.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• An experienced leadership team.
• A supportive and innovative staff.
• A welcoming ethos where everyone is valued.
• Committed and supportive governors and parents.
• For ECTs, the full support programme plus Trust ECT CPD.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form and include a letter of application of strictly no more than 1,000 words. Please note that applications longer than this will not be considered.

In your letter of application, please indicate why you are applying for the post and what skills and attributes you have that would contribute to the role.

Visits to School

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged to provide an opportunity to experience the positive atmosphere at Round Hill Primary School.

If you would like to look around our school, please phone the school office on 0115 917 9262 or email us at office@roundhill.notts.sch.uk.

Safeguarding

Round Hill Primary School is committed to providing a safe environment and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All applications and offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and proof of this will be required. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

At least one of the references must be from your current employer or, if not currently working with children, your last post working with children. References may be sought prior to interview; referees may be contacted by telephone and asked to provide written confirmation of information given.