class teacher

Blanford Mere Nursery & Primary School is community school, judged by Ofsted in February 2023, to be 'good', which currently accommodates 316 children. We are located in Kingswinford with delightful children, supportive parents and a hardworking team of staff and Governors who work closely together to ensure children strive to achieve the very best that they can., We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

Are you committed, hardworking and forward thinking?

• Are you an excellent, reflective classroom practitioner, who has a passion for learning and places children at the heart of your practice?
• Are you looking for professional development in a supportive environment?
• Are you able to plan and deliver interventions effectively?
• Do you have a proven track record to show the impact of interventions?
• Do you have a secure phonic knowledge that enables children to make rapid and sustained progress?, The Governors are looking to appoint an excellent, reflective class teacher at Blanford Mere. The successful candidate will be responsible for a class in EYFS. However, the candidate must be prepared to work in any primary phase. If that sounds like you, we welcome you to visit our school and we look forward to meeting you!
  
  Top tip when applying - As we've got a new recruitment system the application process has changed a little and we hope you'll like it!
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  Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale (Recent experience of working within EYFS/KS1)