Forest School - Key Stage 1 Teacher

Summary

Forest School is looking for an outstanding Key Stage 1 teacher. You will be teaching a class of 16 pupils the 'core' subjects of Maths, Science and English, alongside Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) and a range of humanities subjects including Religious Education, and Topic.

Detail

You will be teaching a class of 16 pupils the 'core' subjects of Maths, Science and English, alongside Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PSHEE) and a range of humanities subjects including Religious Education, and Topic.

You will also be joining a team of dedicated subject specialist teachers who teach foundation subjects such as Engineering, Modern Foreign Languages, Drama, Music, Physical Education, Swimming, and Dance. This variety enriches our pupils' educational experience and provides a supportive and dynamic environment for teachers.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage with pupils across a wide spectrum of disciplines, shaping their academic and personal development. It also presents a chance to collaborate with experienced professionals across different fields, fostering an environment of mutual learning and growth. The role is ideal for someone who values a diverse teaching experience and is committed to educating well-rounded individuals.

Why work at Forest?

There are many benefits of working at Forest school as staff are our single most important asset. Key benefits include:

• Generous CPD budget
• Comprehensive Professional Development Review system
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider community via our extensive Outreach Programme
• Free hot lunch (takeaway sandwich lunch also available) and refreshments throughout the day
• 20% fee remission (pro-rata for part time staff) for children attending Forest which is applicable Y3-Y13
• Subsidised membership to the Sylvestrian Leisure Centre
• Membership of the School's Group Life Assurance scheme and Personal Accident Scheme
• Contribution towards private medical insurance fees
• Membership of a pension scheme

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so early applications are encouraged. Forest School reserves the right to make appointments at any stage.

Please note that if you have previously applied for this position and were not successful, your application will only be reconsidered if there have been significant changes to your qualifications, or skills that align more closely with the person specification.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken on all successful candidates in accordance with School policy. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in this job description and person specification.

NB The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Documents

• Person Specification - Key Stage 1 Teacher PDF Document
• Job Description - Key Stage 1 Teacher PDF Document