The posting
At Chater Junior School our aim is ‘Making Lives Better;’ all our staff have this as their reason for working at Chater, our children want to make a difference in their local community and the wider world. Our children come from a range of backgrounds, we believe that our diversity is a huge strength and is celebrated throughout the life of the school. Through our curriculum we seek to provide our children with a first-class education built around our four values: Passion, Collaboration, Integrity and Resilience.
We are seeking to appoint a hard working and inspirational KS2 class teacher who is willing to work with colleagues to create a stimulating learning environment and will encourage a love of learning across the whole curriculum. This is a fixed term position which may become permanent.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Shows commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike.
- Has a clear understanding of quality first teaching and has high expectations for themselves and their class
- Is professional and committed to serving the children of Watford.
- Has strong communication and organisational skills enabling them to work in partnership with children, parents, staff, governors and the wider community
- Is able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for children and support them to become lifelong learners
- Is self-reflective and passionate about improving their own practice
In return we can offer:
- Relevant and exciting professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
- Amazing, friendly, enthusiastic children who engage positively with school life.
- A hard-working, motivated and engaged staff and governors.
- An attractive working environment with excellent facilities
- Well-resourced classrooms.
- A school that believes in staff wellbeing with an employee assistance programme and removing unnecessary barriers to being a successful teacher
- A culture of support for all staff.
- Regular release time for subject leadership.
- Free to use electric charge points for electric car users.
Comments from current staff about why they like working at Chater Junior School:
"There is a lovely , supportive environment across the school, which has helped with my personal growth. I have learnt from my colleagues."
"All the children are well behaved and respectful. The team are friendly and supportive."
"Chater is uplifting. There is a lot of positive energy. It is a safe place, and the children are wonderful."
"Feel supported and given opportunities to flourish. Trusted to lead. I like the community. I feel like we are a family at Chater."
School visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged so please contact the school office on 01923 446686 to book a tour with the Headteacher. We look forward to hearing from you.
Chater Junior School is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications using the application form - we are unable to accept CV applications. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of Safer Recruitment due diligence. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and successful checks including satisfactory references.
Please note applications may be considered while posts are being advertised and we reserve the right to retract the vacancy sooner than the advertised date.
