Start Date: September 2023
We are looking for two inspirational Key Stage 1 Teachers at The Blue Coat School, one of whom will have Year Group Leader responsibility. We are seeking teachers who are willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.
The successful applicants will be expected to teach Key Stage 1 classes and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holders will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep. A full job description and person specification for each post can be viewed in the Information Booklets below.
The salary awarded for the post will be based on the Teacher Pay Scales + TLR for the Year Group Leader. The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.
These are permanent positions, from September 2023.
Qualifications/Professional Development
Experience and skills
Knowledge
Personal attributes
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work in Key Stage 1. The post is available as soon as possible. Hours of work are Monday to Friday during term time, 8.30am – 3.30pm with the possibility of extra paid hours in Aftercare.
The successful applicants will be expected to support the Teachers in Key Stage 1 classes and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holders will report directly to the Head of Pre-Prep. A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.
The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.
Knowledge and Experience
Personal attributes
Start Date: September 2023
We are looking for an inspirational Key Stage 2 Teacher who will also be responsible for leading the Faculty of Maths. We are seeking a teacher who is fully versed in the provision of excellence within the Maths curriculum and teaching, and who is up to date with developments and innovations in this subject area. They should be willing to build upon their existing teaching skills, ensuring that modern, dynamic teaching methods are fully adopted to give every child the opportunity to achieve his or her full potential.
The successful applicant will be expected to teach a Key Stage 2 class and to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children for whom the post holder has responsibility and with whom the post holder comes into contact. The post holder will report directly to the Head of Prep. A full job description and person specification can be viewed in the Information Booklet below.
The salary for this post is based on Teacher Pay Scales + TLR. The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.
This is a permanent position, from September 2023.
Qualifications/Professional Development
Experience and skills
Knowledge
Personal attributes
The post includes membership of a Pension Scheme with a high employer contribution. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. The Blue Coat School is committed to the wellbeing of all staff and provides a wide range of benefits to promote this including healthy lunches, use of the swimming pool, wellbeing days, a weekly boot camp and more. Free parking is available on site.
This permanent, full-time post is available from Mid May 2023.
Extra paid hours are available in afterschool care.
The following qualities are essential for the role:
Qualifications/Professional Development
Skills and experience
Personal attributes
For any recruitment enquiries, please contact Corinna Gregory, HR Administrator, on 0121 410 6812.
Salaries awarded for each post advertised will be competitive and will be dependent upon qualifications and experience. Every post includes membership of either the Teachers’ Pension scheme or a very generous Support Staff pension scheme with associated benefits. Discounts are available to assist with fees at Blue Coat for any member of staff’s children admitted to the school. Accommodation may be available. Free parking is available on site and free lunches are provided each day. The School is committed to improving the wellbeing of all staff.
Please note, we reserve the right to close posts at any time, once we have received sufficient applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
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. The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include are listed within the job descriptions.
Applications must be made on The Blue Coat School Application Form accompanied by a supporting letter, and must include details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer.
All applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
At interview applicants must provide original documents to confirm their identity and right to work in the UK. They must also bring proof of qualifications where relevant for the post. The documentation required by applicants is listed in the Recruitment Policy which is available on the school website and from the School.
The Blue Coat School is an equal opportunity employer.
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