What skills and experience we're looking for
Willand School requires a teacher for one of our year 3 classes for a term and a half from 24th February 2025.
We need:
• An experienced, inspirational, dedicated and forward-thinking classroom practitioner
• passionate about developing high quality teaching and learning.
• able to assess, plan and deliver excellent lessons that ensure high levels of learning for all.
• able to close any prior gaps in learning, whilst helping students to make significant progress in new learning.
• committed to raising standards.
• creative, enthusiastic and committed to active learning
You will:
• demonstrate excellent planning, communication and organisational skills.
• have experience of teaching in year 3
• be able to enthuse and motivate all students
• have incredibly high expectations
• be an excellent team player
• believe that all students are capable of success.
• have an excellent knowledge and experience of year 3
• ability to act on advice and openness to innovation and improving own practice.
• understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• understanding of behaviour management techniques and of the relationship between teaching and behaviour
What the school offers its staff
We can offer a team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who through their daily work demonstrate commitment to our school vision; ‘Learning for Life’. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum, offering a wide range of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. We have high expectations and provide learning environments which are attractive, stimulating and fully demonstrate our commitment to providing the best we can for our pupils. The staff seek to provide a safe, happy and caring atmosphere in which the children can enjoy their school life and develop into Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens who proudly go out into our local community. We recognise the importance of each and every child, celebrating their unique talents and skills. We are honoured to be a part of their journey through life We were inspected by OFSTED in January 2024 and received a good grading across all areas.
Commitment to safeguarding
Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks. Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates. A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link: Policies – Willand School
