Class Teacher Maternity Cover

Class Teacher (maternity cover)

IAPS Preparatory School 4 to 11 yrs

Full Time Fixed Term for up to 1 Year from September 2024

Old Hall School in Wellington, Shropshire are looking to recruit a highly motivated and dynamic Class Teacher on a fixed term maternity cover contract for up to one year. This is a superb opportunity for an aspiring, imaginative, and inspirational teacher to join a creative and innovative environment. The successful candidate will be welcomed into a team that is looking to develop and foster pedagogical discussion and aims to provide an outstanding education to all pupils in our care. A passion for education and personal and professional development is required. We are a school where students achieve and make sustained progress across a broad and balanced curriculum, as a result of our commitment to putting children first and providing the highest standards of education and pastoral care and wellbeing. 

Old Hall is an exceptional school set in beautiful grounds with access to outstanding facilities including astro turfs, a swimming pool and acres of playing fields. We are the oldest Prep School in Shropshire housed in a purpose built school which is set within the grounds of Wrekin College with whom we are intrinsically linked as part of the Wrekin Old Hall trust. Working at Old Hall is a fast-paced and rewarding experience, with small classes, well-resourced classrooms, exceptionally well behaved pupils and a very supportive parent community. We seek a teacher who is a committed and motivated professional and who understand that their role extends far beyond the classroom and want to take part in our traditional Prep school approach. This encompasses a broad and balanced curriculum led by class teachers, a varied sports programme, a world class co - curricular programme and Subject Specialist teaching in Spanish, ICT, Innovation, Science, Music and Art.

Requirements:  

• A degree and qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent       
• Key stage 1 or 2 teaching experience, new teachers who are aspiring to be outstanding will be considered       
• Ability to teach consistently inspirational lessons and a track record/ability to deliver results         
• Experience of safeguarding and child protection procedures will also be desirable         
• A commitment to the wellbeing and pastoral care of all students within their care         
• Able and willing to make a broader contribution to school life         
• Innovative, creative, enthusiastic and able to deliver results           

How to apply: Please apply through TES using their online application form or you can download an application form at www.wrekinoldhall.com and return to recruitment@wrekincollege.com .

Closing date for applications is Thursday 20th June 2024 (please apply as soon as possible). We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date. Only candidates who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. 

The successful applicant will take up their position in September 2024 and will be required to participate in a programme of induction. 

Wrekin Old Hall Trust Ltd is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

The Wrekin Old Hall Trust Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring list check, prohibition from teaching check, reference checks, and will be asked to provide proof of right to work in the UK and identify.

Registered Charity No 528417