About the role
Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity to join an amazing team? St Mary's may just be the right place for you! Due to the early retirement of one of our teachers, we are looking to appoint an experienced, highly committed and enthusiastic class teacher to join our wonderful school for either one or two days. We can be fairly flexible on which days this would be.
The post would initially be fixed term until July 2027, with the potential for this to be extended for the right candidate. You will have a passion for learning, excellent behaviour management and want to help shape and develop excellent provision for our pupils. The post offers a wonderful opportunity to work in an inclusive school with a real motivation to foster a culture of respect and compassion, where children are confident to take risks, persevere and embrace challenges. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate our school values of:
Curiosity – able to plan memorable learning experiences which make our children want to know more
Co-operation– a team player who fosters positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff
Independence– a practitioner who is resourceful, imaginative and willing to try out new ideas
Growth– someone who sees themselves as a learner and is constantly looking for ways to improve their practice
Inclusivity– able to support children to become the best version of themselves, to succeed and to explore opportunities daily to stretch and challenge their own ideas.
Ambition -Setting high expectations for themselves and challenging learning opportunities for children
In return we will offer you:
A dedicated, enthusiastic staff, who work well together as part of a successful team
A supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
A spacious well-resourced school with a vibrant learning environment
Significant opportunities for professional development
A well-developed and fully inclusive curriculum, designed to enable pupils to make connections between their developing knowledge and concepts, their prior learning, and their lived experiences.,
Children who are keen to learn and enjoy school
A supportive parent body who are keen to work with the school to enhance their child’s experience at St Mary’s.
We would welcome the opportunity to show you around our wonderful school before you apply. Come and see our hard-working children in action, meet our friendly team and experience our learning environment. Please contact the Acting Headteacher to arrange a visit: Anna Scammell [email protected] 01462 892156 St Mary’s Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau in addition to other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).
Closing date: 19/10/2026 17:00:00
Interview date: TBC
St Mary's is a two-form entry Church of England (VC)Junior School in Baldock. We have spacious facilities, good resources, highly-motivated children and a friendly and supportive staff.
For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and shortlisted candidates will be asked to share any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
The successful applicant will also be subject to enhanced DBS and barred list checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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