Class Teacher Application Pack
Wyberton Primary School, Saundergate Lane,
Wyberton, Lincolnshire
(01205 362860)
Boston Saint Thomas Church of England Primary School, Wyberton Low Road, Boston, Lincolnshire.
(01205) 362860
What do our staff say about our schools?
Contents
Foreword from the Executive Headteacher
How to apply
Person Specification
Application Form
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for taking an interest in the posts of Class Teachers in our Federation. We would like to send you a warm welcome on behalf of all staff, children and governors. We are looking for teachers who are committed to ensuring the children in our school are supported to reach their full potential. But most of all we are seeking to appoint people who understand how to create the magic that engages our children as they journey through our school and who like to work hard but who have a sense of humour and who will work with us to make our jobs enjoyable. We spend a lot of time at work and with our colleagues; can you help us to ensure our Federation maintains its outstanding culture, and contribute to our family atmosphere?
We have many experienced staff across our federation, with much to offer, and we would like to hear about your skills, knowledge and experience and what you have to offer us. We are well resourced and continue to ensure our teachers have the resources they need. We support our team and will therefore offer training and support for you, because you will be a valuable member of our team.
Wyberton Primary is outstanding and St Thomas’ is at least good. You have read what our staff say about our school. They are very friendly and welcoming. If you have read our Ofsted reports, you will see that this was also identified by the inspectors who have visited us. Our teachers, teaching assistants and support staff work well as a team. Our two primary schools and Little Oaks nursery school form The Great Oaks Federation. Being part of a federation has brought a wealth of opportunities for our staff. Our two schools are different and this creates interesting professional development opportunities. We encourage staff to work together if it helps them, but we don’t make anyone work across schools unless they want to. Our staff are professional and we trust them to make their own decisions.
We are particularly well staffed, and we have found that reducing class sizes in upper Key Stage Two has had a big impact on children’s progress as well as significantly reducing teacher workload. It has been a real bonus in helping us to achieve the increasing high standards expected of us by the government. As a result of this evidence, we would like to expand this strategy to other year groups and, over time, increase the number of teachers we have. We will still have year groups that have one teacher per class of 30 and some of our teachers want to stay this way and increase the number of teaching assistants in their team. That’s fine and we want to offer this flexibility to new and existing teachers who can talk to us about what works best in their team.
We offer a range of attractive benefit packages for different staff which includes:
· Private healthcare
· Fully funded education research, which allows teachers to take a week out of term time to pursue a particular interest. Research can take place in this country or abroad.
· Recruitment and retention pay bonus. This is on top of TLRs, UPS and Leadership pay awards.
If you would like further information about the post, or our schools, or you would like to arrange to come and look around, please don’t hesitate to contact either of the Heads of School.
Yours sincerely
Gavin Booth
Executive Headteacher
Are you ready to apply?
Your application form should be accompanied by a supporting letter outlining your skills and experience related to the post. A copy of the person specification is included in the pack to help you.
The post is permanent and full time, although we are interested to speak to teachers looking for part time work too.
If you are ambitious and want to work somewhere to get you the experience you need to further your career then we can help. If you want to stay as a class teacher and have no desire to be promoted then that is fine too. You can discuss any aspect of the job and what you are looking for with the Head of School when you visit. Alternatively, make your views clear in your application.
Closing date: 21st May 2017
Interview date: 24th May 2017
Please return your completed application to:
Jackie Hawkesworth
Senior Administrator
Boston Saint Thomas CE Primary School
Wyberton Low Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 7RZ
01205 362860
Applications by email will be accepted. We advise that you request a confirmation email. If you don’t receive this email please ring us to confirm receipt of your application.
Great Oaks Federation 2
Class Teacher - Person Specification
Essential / DesirableQualifications / Qualified Teacher status / Evidence of continuous commitment to further professional development.
Experience / · Be a consistently ‘Good’ teacher and have been graded so when observed by suitably qualified and experienced colleagues.
· If you are an NQT, you must have evidence that you were an exceptional student.
· Have evidence of involvement in subject leadership, on your own or as part of a team.
· If you are an NQT, show a strong interest in a subject area, or demonstrate a passion for a personal hobby that you think will bring interest to your role as a class teacher. / In addition, you might have experience of:
· teaching for 2 or more years,
· teaching in more than one year group or key stage,
· working in partnership with parents;
· have had responsibility as a subject leader,
· worked in partnership with other schools.
Knowledge and understanding / You must have knowledge and understanding of:
· the theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children;
· statutory National Curriculum requirements at the appropriate key stage, including knowledge of the new National Curriculum expectations;
· the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress; a secure understanding of assessing without levels.
· effective teaching and learning styles;
· be able to apply and adhere to agreed school policies and plans. / In addition, you might have knowledge and understanding of:
· making effective links between schools, especially partner schools;
· the preparation and administration of KS2 or KS1 statutory National Curriculum tests;
· using research to improve teaching and learning.
· the latest government initiatives such as pupil premium and effective use of sport funding;
Skills / You will be able to:
· promote the school’s aims;
· promote good personal relationships within a team;
· be a good role model to your team, in your working practices, time keeping and relationships with others;
· establish and develop close relationships with parents of children in your class;
· create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment that is stimulating and tidy;
· have good classroom management skills that ensure good organisation and pupil behaviour. / Specific skills, such as the arts, sport, music, or MFL that could be used to further support and develop our children.
Personal characteristics / · Has a sense of humour
· Professional manner
· Approachable
· Initiative and drive
· Aspirational – for self and children
· Empathetic
· Enthusiastic and positive
· Organised and tidy
· Ability to take responsibility
· Resourceful and Creative
· Desire to be fully involved in the life of the school.
· Emotionally intelligent
· Demonstrates respect, honesty and integrity
Great Oaks Federation 2
Confidential
APPLICATION FORM FOR APPOINTMENT TO A POST IN SCHOOL
Please complete clearly in black ink or typescript. This application form must be completed in full. A CV will not be accepted as a replacement for any part of this form.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For non-teaching posts you can disregard the green shaded boxes if these are not relevant to you.Please complete all grey areas. Where a tick is required, click in the relevant box and press Ctrl + #
Please return this form to the school to which you are applying unless you are applying for a head teacher post where you must return it to the Chair or the Clerk to Governors. If you have not been invited for an interview within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Post DetailsPost applied for:
at: / School
Personal Details
Your title: (optional) / Date of birth: / dd/mm/yyyy
First Name(s):
Surname:
Previous Names Known by:
Address and postcode:
Home phone number: / Work phone number (optional)
Mobile phone number:
Email:
DCSF Reference number (formerly DfES/DFEE): / NI Number:
If you do not have an NI number please give details on a separate sheet
Referees
Please give details of two referees. If you are, or have recently been employed, one must be your current or last employer. If you have worked with children in the past one of your referees must be able to make reference to your work with children. If your current or last employment was within a school, one referee must be the head teacher. If you are a student, one should be a senior staff member from your place of study. Your referees must not be a relative or partner.
1. Name / 2. Name
Job Title / Job Title
Address / Address
Daytime phone number / Daytime phone number
Email / Email
Capacity in which known to you / Capacity in which known to you
Referees will be taken up after shortlisting and before interview. We may request additional referees.
Present or last employment
If you have more than one post please provide details of the most relevant post here and include your other post/s under ‘Previous Employments.’
1. / Present Post and Title:
2. / Name and Address of Workplace:
3. / Salary, Point and any additional responsibility points or allowances:
4. / Date appointed:
5. / Type of school including Single / Mixed Sex:
6. / Number on roll:
7. / Age range taught:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Previous Teaching/Leadership Posts
Please list in chronological order. Be explicit about the type of school or college and the length of time that the post was held. Please give reasons and duration for any gaps when you have not been in employment.
Name of Local Authority / Name, contact details and type of School/College and whether single/mixed sex / Approx Number on Roll / Age Range Taught / Post Title, Grade or Scale, Full or Part Time / Dates (month and year) / Reason for Leaving
Continue on a separate sheet if necessary and attach it securely to your application form.
Previous Employments (other than teaching)Please include any voluntary work, giving reasons and the duration of any gaps when you have not been in employment.
Name and contact details of previous employers / Position and Responsibilities / Dates (Month and Year) / Reason for leaving
Continue on a separate sheet if necessary and attach it securely to your application form.
Education, Training, Qualifications Professional MembersPlease list in chronological order. Documentary evidence of relevant qualifications/memberships must be presented at interview.
Secondary, Higher & Further Education / Organising Body / Professional Association / Qualification Achieved / Level & Grade / From / To (month and year) Full or Part Time
If relevant include key stage training, subject specialisms, specialist training or special studies (publications or research dissertations)
Continue on a separate sheet if necessary and attach it securely to your application form.
Personal StatementWhile referring to the Job Description and Person Specification, explain how you would relate your education, training and experiences (including those not related to your employment) to the requirements of the post for which you are applying.
If you are applying for a head teacher post describe:
· Your educational philosophy
· The extent of your experience with respect to staff, curriculum and financial management
· Your professional attitude towards
- Staff appointments
- The professional development of teachers
- The school governors, parents and the local community
- The management of change
Asylum & Immigration Act, 1996
Can you provide evidence of your legal right to work in the UK?
(You will be required to produce this documentation at Interview) / Yes / ü
/ No /
Positive about Disabled People
Lincolnshire County Council welcomes applications from disabled people. We have been awarded the ‘Positive About Disabled People’ symbol in recognition of our commitment to ensure that disabled people are supported and treated fairly at every stage of their selection, employment and career development.