Teacher - Maternity Cover

Purpose of the Role

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, committed and exemplary practitioner to the post of Year 1 Class Teacher (maternity cover). This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspiring teacher to join our amazing team at Shirestone Academy.

The successful candidate will be able to deliver high-quality lessons, demonstrating consistently strong teaching and a commitment to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential. The post would suit someone with a genuine passion for teaching who is keen to develop confident, enthusiastic and independent learners, and who is receptive to coaching, feedback and continued professional development.

We are looking for someone with a secure foundation of curriculum knowledge who can demonstrate a positive impact in previous teaching roles or placements. Experience of teaching phonics and early reading is particularly desirable, ideally with experience of the Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised programme.

We would also warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who can demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to learn and develop within a supportive school environment.

Our community is very much part of the family here at Shirestone Academy, and we are looking for someone who will embrace our values, contribute positively to our school community and play an active role as part of our dedicated and supportive team.

• Be familiar with and support the Trust’s Vision, Values and Goals;
• Be aware of and comply with relevant policies and procedures, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection;
• Embrace and celebrate diversity, ensuring equal opportunities for all;
• Contribute to the overall aims of the Trust;
• Behave in a professional manner at all times demonstrating mutual respect, good manners, politeness and common courtesies for all members of our community. We expect employees to behave in a manner that role models positive behaviours for our students;
• Ensure own continuous professional development, seeking active opportunities for innovative and effective practice; and
• Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

We are looking for a dedicated, motivated and knowledgeable individual who:

Will be an excellent classroom practitioner

• Has a passionate commitment to meeting the academic and pastoral needs of all students
• Has good interpersonal and organisational skills to enable them to work well as a member of the Shirestone team
• Is able to demonstrate an ability to use data meaningfully to enhance pupil progress and maintain the highest possible standards
• Has highly effective communication skills and demonstrates compassion, professionalism and maturity when liaising with pupils, parents, the multi academy trust and other stakeholders
• Has a good understanding of assessment and curriculum
• Has a good understanding of the wider curriculum and able to show impact
• Is willing to collaborate on continuous professional learning opportunities for all staff within the Trust
• Will develop and implement a pedagogy programme for all teachers irrespective of their experience in teaching to support and develop their practice through the school’s teaching and learning priorities

• Someone who cares about us and is kind
• Someone who will listen to us and make our school remain outstanding
• Someone who will smile at us every day
• Someone who will help us
• Someone we can talk to
• Someone who will help us with our work