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Reception Class Teacher
Reception Class Teacher
Orchard Fields Community School’s Governing Body is looking to appoint an Early Years Maternity Cover (Reception) teacher from October 2024/November 2024 until the end of August 2025
Dates: Apply by (Noon) Friday 4th October 2024
Location: Banbury
Contract type: Temporary
Contract term: Full Time
Post Early Career Teachers’ applications are welcome
Salary: MP (£30,000 - £41, 333) and UPS (£43, 266 - £46, 525) a recruitment and retention point is available for an outstanding teacher with a proven track- record
Orchard Fields Community School is an Oxfordshire County Council maintained two-form entry non-denominational school in Banbury. We were graded ‘Good’ with an Outstanding Early Years and for the Welfare of our pupils for our last Ofsted inspection in February 2019 and are actively working towards achieving outstanding in all areas for our next Ofsted inspection.
As a school, we strive to recognise and develop children’s personal strengths and talents. Our pupils are well-behaved, enthusiastic learners and our teaching team is welcoming, hardworking and supportive.
We are looking for an outstanding practitioner to work in one of our Reception classes; some experience in an Early Years setting is essential and in a Reception Year would be advantageous. We are looking for someone who is able to plan a stimulating, challenging and fun personalised curriculum. This is a good opportunity for a talented, ambitious teacher to join our dedicated staff team.
Join us and you will receive full support and CPD opportunities from the school’s Senior Leadership Team.
The successful candidate will be:
An inspiring and motivated teacher
Excellent at behaviour management
Committed to excellence and have high expectations of all pupils, including vulnerable groups
A highly effective practitioner in terms of planning, lesson delivery and assessment for learning
Able to develop positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents and exhibit excellent interpersonal skills
Committed to extra-curricular activities
Rigorous in ensuring pupils make the required progress in order to reach age related expectations
Candidates are strongly advised to visit the school by prior arrangement. Please contact the School Office Manager, Mrs Julie Turner. You are most welcome to have an informal chat with the head teacher Mrs Dawn Shilston, please arrange an appointment with Mrs Turner on 01295 263324.
Closing Date: (Noon) Friday 4th October 2024
Short listing: Friday 4th October 2024 (PM)
Interviews on Tuesday 8th October 2024
Successful candidates will be informed by telephone on the day of interviews. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and safety of all pupils and expects staff to share this ethos. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
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