Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

About the role

At Summerswood, we pride ourselves on providing a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we are committed to supporting their academic, social and personal development.

We are seeking a dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our school community and make a positive difference to the children in your care.

We believe that our staff are at the heart of our school. We work collaboratively, support one another and value the contribution that every member of our team makes.

As a member of our teaching team, you will be encouraged to:

• Develop your practice and build on your strengths.
• Think creatively and bring your own ideas to the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and share good practice.
• Take part in high-quality professional development.
• Contribute to our positive and inclusive school culture.
• Develop your skills and experience within a supportive environment.

We are looking for a teacher who is:

• Passionate about teaching and committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.
• Inspirational and creative, with the ability to engage and motivate pupils.
• Inclusive, recognising and celebrating the individual strengths, needs and backgrounds of every child.
• Collaborative, with a willingness to work positively as part of a team.
• Reflective, with a commitment to developing their own practice.
• Warm, nurturing and enthusiastic, with high expectations of behaviour and learning.

We value the diversity of our school community and recognise the contribution that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds bring to our school.

We are committed to creating an environment where children and staff feel valued, respected and included. We welcome applications from individuals who will bring their own unique perspective, experience and teaching style to our team.

We would warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school and meet our team before applying. This is a great opportunity to see our school in action, meet our staff and find out more about the role and our school community.

Please contact Pamela Young, Assistant Headteacher, to arrange a visit.

Please note: If we receive applications that meet our criteria, we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.