Early Years Class Teacher

The children, staff and Governing Body of Sedbergh Primary School are seeking to appoint a committed and inspirational Early Years teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2024.

This is a Main Scale, full time position with a fixed-term contract for 1 year due to staff absence. ECTs are welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will;
•    Have a passion for education and be able to demonstrate consistently good and outstanding classroom practice
•    Have high expectations of our pupils and be able to support children of all abilities through inclusive practice
•    Demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards and excellent progress for all 
•    Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
•    Be a positive role model to pupils and other staff, demonstrating high levels of motivation and enthusiasm
•    Be able to work as part of an effective and dedicated team
•    Be flexible, supportive and committed to the life of the school

We can offer you;
•    A strong, supportive and experienced staff team
•    Enthusiastic, thoughtful and well-mannered children
•    School values that are integral to school life
•    Opportunities for continuing, supportive professional development

Sedbergh Primary School is a medium sized (NOR 155), rural primary school based in the town of Sedbergh at the western border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We are a vibrant learning community who teach and nurture a group of bright and enthusiastic children. We have a dedicated staff team who work together toward a shared ethos. We are passionate about children achieving their full potential and becoming ready to live as citizens of the modern world.

Sedbergh Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of its pupils. The school engages with young people and staff in Policy and practice developments, proactively encourages feedback and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks, which include a satisfactory enhanced DBS check (to include a children’s barred list check), references, Right to Work in the UK and a work place health assessment.

“Pupils’ smiles show how much they enjoy school,” Ofsted, July 2023. Why not come and see this for yourself?

Visits to the school are highly recommended and will be warmly welcomed. Visit dates are as follows:
•    Wednesday 1st May at 9:15am
•    Thursday 2nd May at 1:30pm
•    Tuesday 7th May at 4:15pm
Please contact the school office on 015396 20510 to book onto a visit. 

An application form can be downloaded from the school website www.sedberghprimary.org.uk
All applications, including a completed application form and a supporting letter of no more than 1 side of A4, should be emailed to admin@sedbergh-pri.cumbria.sch.uk before the closing date below, for the attention of the Headteacher and Governing Body. 

Closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 13th May 2024.
Interviews will be held the week commencing Monday 20th May 2024 – you will be contacted directly if invited to attend.