Class Teacher

Stowford School Class Teacher (0.6 FTE) Maternity Cover (Fixed Term) About this Role This is an exciting opportunity to join Stowford School to provide maternity cover as a Class Teacher (0.6FTE - temporary). Cover is required for PPA one day a week and for a Year 2 class for 2 days a week; working days will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Stowford School is a large two-form entry primary school with an onsite nursery located in Ivybridge, Devon. We have a dedicated team of staff who are always seeking to improve both themselves and the outcomes for our children. At Stowford, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to help and ensure the full growth and development of the child - physically, intellectually, socially and morally.

The successful candidate will be a Teacher who:

• Has a proven track record of excellent teaching
• Has an excellent understanding of teaching and learning across the primary age range
• Consistently demonstrates vision, passion and drive to raise attainment and achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils
• Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise
• Is patient, caring and a good communicator
• Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use their own initiative

and can demonstrate:

• Energy and enthusiasm
• Excellent team working skills
• Creativity in their approach to children's learning.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application via MyNewTerm.

Safer Recruitment:

Westcountry Schools trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all pre-employment checks necessary to meet Safer Recruitment requirements, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, robust reference and employment history checks and, where appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country lived or worked in during the past five years. Interview questions will explore safeguarding practice. Our recruitment process follows the ‘Keeping children safe in education’ guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• - Medical
• - Online and social media
• - Prohibition from teaching
• - Right to work
• - Satisfactory references
• - Suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.