Trust:                                     DNEAT

Academy Name:                 Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy

Vacancy Job Title:               Class Teacher for Year 3/4 Class

Pay Scale:                             M3-M6

Full Time/Part Time:          Part time, working three mornings a week

What Inspires You?

 If the answers are an approach grounded in Enquiry and a Creative Currciulum  that is led by children’s natural curosity of the world, then we are the school for you. We are super proud of our curriculum because it delivers education in a fun, innovative and very different way. If you would like to get a better feel about who we are and what we do then why not visit our website:  http://www.churchsidefederation.norfolk.sch.uk/

Or check out our Instagram account at gooderstone_ep

Gooderstone Church of England Primary Academy is a small school set in rural Norfolk. Over the last two years we have grown in numbers in our lower year groups meaning that we have had to restructure our classes for the upcoming academic year. Due to our lower numbers in Keystage 2, they will mostly be taught altogether in our Kestrels class. Due to this, we want to allow time in the week for both lower and upper keystage 2 to be taught separately. We are looking for a candidate to work closely with our wonderful Miss Stanley to provide fantastic learning experiences for our year 3 & 4 pupils three mornings a week.

Our mission is to deliver the best education for all the children in our care within a distinctive Christian environment. We are passionate about our curriculum and work hard to inspire our children to develop a love of learning through creative, fun and hands-on experiences. So if the creative approach is your passion then you will fit right in.

We have been part of the Churchside Federation with Mundford CE Primary Academy since 2015 within The Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust (DNEAT).  This gives our staff the benefits of having lots of colleagues to work with in planning, training and moderating but also the bonus of working within a small school with much to celebrate!

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent teacher who is passionate about teaching
• Inspire and excite children in their learning
• Consistently set high expectations for pupils
• Have excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Be willing to contribute to the common goals of the Federation
• Have a firm commitment to our Christian ethos, vision and values

The school offers:

• Enthusiastic children who are proud of their village school
• An excellent environment in which to develop professionally
• A creative, friendly and supportive staff team
• Supportive governors and parents

And much, much more

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We would love to show you around our school so visits are welcomed and encouraged.  Please email office@gooderstone.dneat.org or call our school secretary, Mrs Hermione O’Rouke 01366 328280 to arrange.

Culture and ethos:

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Safeguarding

The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.

Equalities

The Diocese of Norwich Education Services Company (DONESC) has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that the DONESC meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This post involves regular travel around the Diocese and maybe some evening and weekend work. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue. Details and emphasis are subject to amendment and revision in the light of the changing of DONESC.