Exciting Opportunity at St. Andrew’s School
Have you ever thought about teaching at an Independent School?
Full-time Maternity Cover as a Lower Key Stage Two or Key Stage One Teacher
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 9th March 2025
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspirational Key Stage 1 or Lower Key Stage 2 Teacher to join St. Andrew's School from September 2025, to cover maternity leave. This is a full-time position for 9 months initially but may be extended to 12 months or could possibly lead to a permanent position.
The year group for this role is flexible and could be a KS1 Class Teacher position, teaching across the curriculum, or a lower Key Stage 2 position, for a candidate with a keen interest in teaching maths (alongside other subjects).
If you are passionate about teaching and learning and would like to join a friendly team who are dedicated to providing a stimulating environment in which children can learn, then this could be a position for you.
We are looking for someone who will:
- Be creative, dedicated and enthusiastic
- Have high expectations of both academic achievement and behaviour
- Support our wonderful traditions as well as sharing our exciting vision for the future
- Be active in developing positive relationships with all parents
- Be capable of delivering excellent lessons
- Be a team player within a very happy, hard-working staff
- Be willing to take on some extra-curricular responsibilities (these are paid in addition)
- Ensure ICT is effectively integrated into teaching, with each pupil having access to an individual school-provided laptop
We can offer:
- Pupils who are polite, confident and keen to do their best
- A well-resourced classroom
- Small class sizes with teaching assistant support
- Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development
- Exceptional support from the SLT and colleagues
- Free lunches
- A staff laptop
- Generous PPA time
- Discounted Pre-School/Main School fees for your own child/ren
A full list of job objectives and requirements can be found in the Job description on our website.
Deadline for applications: Midnight on Sunday 9 March 2025. Please note, we reserve the right to close our vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.
Interview details: Interviews will take place on site at St Andrew's School on Friday 14 March.
How to apply: To be considered for this vacancy, applicants are required to complete and submit a fully completed application form through our website.
Education Development Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults whom we work with and come into contact with around the world. All applicants are subject to thorough screening and successful candidates are subject to the relevant level of criminal record checks with national police authorities or the UK’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). For all school based roles this will be an Enhanced DBS check.
At Education Development Trust, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and knows they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We’re committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Education Development Trust an inclusive place to work. If you have specific requirements or adjustments, please let us know if there is anything we can do to support your application. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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