An opportunity has arisen for a well-qualified, enthusiastic and flexible candidate to join our highly respected and successful school as a Year 4 Class Teacher. This is maternity cover role starting in January 2023.
We are looking for a suitably qualified Year 4 Class Teacher able to offer teaching in English, Mathematics and the Humanities; the ability to offer French or Spanish could be an advantage.
During this time, you will play an important role in our teaching team and will benefit from relevant continued professional development opportunities.
The successful candidate will:
- be able to demonstrate a real passion and talent for motivating and enthusing young learners to achieve their best
- have excellent planning and preparation skills
- have the ability to problem-solve and manage classroom behaviour effectively
- be resilient under pressure
- show a strong commitment to promoting the well-being of pupils
- work collaboratively with colleagues
The ability to also coach games, as well as contribute to our exciting extra-curricular provision, would be an advantage.
The post is suitable for experienced teachers as well as those new to the profession.
The successful candidate’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk to the safety or welfare of children in the school they must report to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and to the Head.
Pay and Conditions
An attractive salary will be determined in accordance with the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.
Method of Application
A full Job Description and Application Form, can be downloaded from the Home Page of the School Website https://highfieldandbrookham.co.uk/jobs
A letter of application and completed Application Form including the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to: HR Manager, Highfield School, Highfield Lane, Liphook, Hampshire GU30 7LQ.
Email applications should be sent to hr@highfieldandbrookham.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th September
Interviews will be held as soon as suitable candidates are available, so we invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
Safer Recruitment: We are an I.A.P.S. co-educational Boarding and Day Pre-Prep and Prep School for 480 pupils aged 2 to 13. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants are expected to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, the Employer Online Service regarding prohibition orders issued by the Secretary of State and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Highfield and Brookham Schools are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
