KS1 Class Teacher - Full Time

KS1 Class Teacher - Full Time Haynes Lower School Start Date: 01.01.2027 or sooner if possible Contract Type: Fixed-term Join Our Wonderful KS1 Team The children and staff at Haynes Lower School are excited to welcome a talented, nurturing and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join our close-knit school community. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, has high expectations for every child and is committed to creating a positive, inspiring and inclusive classroom where children can flourish. At Haynes Lower School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, confident and excited about learning. We are looking for a teacher who shares this belief and who will bring warmth, creativity and ambition to our KS1 team. We are looking for someone who: - Has high expectations for all learners and is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential. - Is passionate about teaching, with a genuine desire to inspire and motivate children. - Is hardworking, reflective and motivated, consistently modelling and promoting our school values. - Takes a whole-child approach, recognising the importance of children’s social, emotional and academic development. - Is committed to raising standards and continually reflecting on and developing their own practice. - Is a collaborative team player who enjoys working positively and proactively with colleagues. - Brings creativity, enthusiasm and fresh ideas to the classroom and is keen to contribute to the continued development of our curriculum. - Is confident in leading a subject area and contributing to wider school improvement. - Is committed to creating a classroom environment where every child feels safe, supported, challenged and successful. What we offer: - Enthusiastic, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy coming to school and are excited to learn. - A warm, welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong values-based ethos. - Smaller class sizes, supported by experienced and dedicated teaching assistants. - A friendly, committed and highly collaborative staff team. - Excellent opportunities for professional development, learning and career progression. - A supportive leadership team and Governing Body who share our vision and are committed to staff wellbeing. - The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives and learning of our children as part of our special school community. Come and see us! Visits to Haynes Lower School are highly recommended and we would love the opportunity to welcome prospective applicants to our school. We believe that the best way to understand what makes Haynes Lower School such a special place to work is to come and experience it for yourself. A visit will give you the opportunity to meet our team, see our children learning and playing, explore our school environment and get a real feel for our warm and welcoming community. We strongly encourage you to arrange a visit before applying. We would be delighted to show you around, answer any questions you may have and talk to you about the exciting opportunity to join our KS1 team. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher who shares our ambition for children and wants to work in a school where relationships, wellbeing, high expectations and a love of learning really matter, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs who share our vision and are excited about making a positive difference to children’s lives. Safeguarding Statement Haynes Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. CVs will not be accepted. Haynes Lower School is proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment, an online search will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.