Job Description

The Governors, staff and children at Willow Tree Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent

and hardworking classroom teacher for one of our Key Stage 1 or 2 classes. We are looking for a

professional who has a passion for teaching and learning and is committed to our school values.

If you are talented and ambitious, possess a real flair for teaching and learning and are passionate

about delivering Quality First Teaching and would like to join our vibrant school, then this is the job

for you. We want people who are caring and committed and who want to be part of a team.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of teaching across the primary age range.

Be an excellent classroom teacher with the ability to reflect on their own practice.

Have an excellent understanding of how children learn.

Have a secure understanding of behaviour and the importance of relationships.

Have the ability to secure pupil progress and accelerate learning.

Create a stimulating, organised, interactive and informative learning environment that encourages

each child to achieve their full potential.

Be able to inspire and motivate children with engaging high quality teaching.

Work in partnership with parents/carers and other members of staff to promote the well-being

and educational progress of each pupil.

Be an excellent and positive communicator with both children and adults and

a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

In return we can offer:

A friendly and highly skilled staff

A welcoming school environment

A commitment to be supported in developing their career through CPD opportunities.


Applications from ECTs or experienced teachers will be considered.

We would welcome prospective candidates to look around our school. Please ring school on 0161

921 2850 to arrange an appointment.

Shortlisting:

Wednesday 11th June

Interviews:

Wednesday 18th June


The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a fully enhanced DBS check. Social media/online searches may occur for shortlisted candidates.


If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to the link below for details for how to obtain your Certificates of Good Character.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants


We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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