Job Description

Location
Wirksworth Junior School
Reference
JOB/25/01049
Salary details
MPS Actual Salary xc2xa325,320.00 - xc2xa334,885.30 per annum (xc2xa331,650.00 - xc2xa343,607.00 FTE)
Job term
Part Time
Appointment type
Permanent
Hours
0.8FTE
Closing Date
27 April 2025
Wirksworth Junior School is looking for a keen, enthusiastic teacher who is willing to work hard to inspire and enthuse young minds. We are looking for a 4-day KS2 teacher who can add to our teams' skills, such as music, art, DT, computing, Spanish, RE, or a passion for a skill that could enrich our bespoke curriculum for the children at Wirksworth Juniors.
Our school motto is:
Creative. Curious. Caring. We make every moment count.
The successful candidate would be looking to develop these areas through their teaching but also through a whole school culture. The school has a buzz about it, and everybody is working hard to make improvements. The successful person would share this enthusiasm and be committed to getting the best from the children at our school. The successful candidate will have met our school's six core values of respect, trust, fairness, togetherness, aspiration, and perseverance.
In return, we would offer:

• Creative pupils who are excited about their learning.

• A teaching team who are excited about change and getting the best they can from every pupil

• A governing body that wants to lead and make a difference in these young children's lives.

• SAS health support, with 5 urgent, personal, and domestic days and paid sick leave.

If you wish to be part of this exciting journey, we have ahead of us or are interested to find out more, please phone the school on 01629 822457 to rearrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you.
Provisional interview: Wednesday May 7th
Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
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