Are you looking to join a team of professionals who love teaching and strive to deliver an outstanding, engaging curriculum which gives children the best possible start in life? We seek to employ an ambitious, aspirational and enthusiastic KS2 Class Teacher to become a valued member of our team.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- adopt and encourage positive attitudes and high expectations for learning and behaviour in your everyday practice
- seek opportunities to model and develop positive values across an organisation
- enjoy being part of a team of teachers who deliver best practice teaching, underpinned by evidence-based research
- strive for the best possible outcomes for all learners
- are keen to promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
- look forward to working collaboratively in a team, towards a shared vision
- are an empathetic, kind teacher who understands that relationships are key to success
- have an understanding of how to support all pupils, especially those with SEND
- understand the importance of pastoral care for children and families within a community
- are committed to supporting children to ensure they are ready for their next stage of learning.
About Cordwalles Junior School
Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield, Hammond, Lightwater, Pine Ridge and Lorraine . This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development..
At Cordwalles, we make it a priority to know each child and family well in order to personalise provision and build positive relationships. Our strong pastoral team work closely with all stakeholders in order to ensure we meet the needs of our community.
Join the GLF Schools Community
Working within the GLF Trust, made up of 42 schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, CPD and practise. Within the Trust and the Teaching School Hub, we support Teacher Training and offer School-to-School support with SLE and LLE brokering, as well as shared CPD opportunities.
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
- GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
The Details
Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may be conducted prior to the proposed interview date. Early application is recommended.
Start Date: 1 September 2023
Interviews: w/c 1 May 2023
Salary range: GLF Main Pay Scale (fringe)
Closing Date: Friday 28th April 2023
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place