Teacher - Cannock, United Kingdom - Gorsemoor Primary School
Description
Located in the thriving and proud community of Heath Hayes, Gorsemoor Primary School are pleased to be offering an excellent opportunity for a Class Teacher to join our committed teaching team. Judged by Ofsted as good in all areas (September 2021), you will be joining our caring and supportive school, where our motto, 'Growing together, hand in hand', is an ethos embedded throughout the whole community.
We are proud of our:
• shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for all pupils
• pupils who are engaged, well-behaved and love to learn
• caring, dedicated and knowledgeable team of staff and governors
• high expectations and vision for school improvement
• commitment to continuing professional development
• warm, friendly atmosphere
• incredibly supportive staff who have a desire to take the school forward
• interested and supportive parents/carers
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher and are open minded about the experience level of the candidate: we would encourage experienced/UPS teachers to apply and would equally welcome a candidate earlier in their career. As we are a two and three-form entry school, we can tailor year group staffing teams to ensure we facilitate a broad range of experience.
At the heart of our school values is collaboration and the successful candidate so that each learner will be enabled to achieve the maximum benefit from their education at Gorsemoor.
The role of a class teacher is varied, where no two days are the same, it is essential therefore that the successful candidate must be able to use their initiative, have high levels of self-reflection and a commitment to their growing professional development, energy and resilience. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about creating a rich, inclusive, and balanced environment for children. As a Class Teacher at Gorsemoor, you will be working within a friendly team and building strong relationships with families, so the ability to work collaboratively is essential.
Please take the time to read our Candidate Letter, Recruitment Pack and the Person Specification. If your personal and professional qualities match those we seek, then you may be the person to join our team. Informal visits to the school are positively encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on , please see further details below.
Additional information and how to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, please return your completed application form, along with a cover letter, to by the closing date shown below.
Successful applicants will be notified via email if they have been selected for interview.
Tuesday 16th April 2024 at 4.00pm
Visits to school: Tuesday 9th April Wednesday 10th April 2024 at 4.00pm, Tuesday16th April 2024, Wednesday 17th April 2024 at 4.00pm
Closing Date: Shortlisting: Interviews:
Monday 22nd April 2024 at 9.00am
Monday 22nd April 2024 Tuesday 30th April and Wednesday 1st May 2024
The position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Further details regarding the DBS check are available by visiting
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.