William Murdoch Primary School · Birmingham, West Midlands
At William Murdoch
Primary School, we are looking for a committed teacher who will embrace our ambitious
vision for each child. We serve the culturally diverse and supportive community
of Handsworth, Birmingham. You can expect a great teaching atmosphere. Our
children are happy, enthusiastic and motivated to learn. They are very well
behaved and engaged with our excellent curriculum content.
Our teaching staff
and leaders are committed to learning from the very best and we are a research
focused school. Our motto, ‘Scientia Mentem Luminat’ (yes, we teach Latin!)
translates to ‘Knowledge Lights up the Mind.’ We are outward facing and have
worked with a number of partners on both a local and national level. This
includes Birmingham Education Partnership (BEP), Unity Schools Partnership,
Aston Villa Football Club, Warwickshire Cricket Club, Birmingham Music Services
(all of our Year 4 children have instrumental instruction), Primary Knowledge
Trust –to name a few, as well as being part of a vibrant consortium of local
schools.
We are interested
in hearing from both existing teachers and early career teachers. The type of
person we are looking for will:
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have a passion for teaching and the teaching
profession as a whole
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be a reflective practitioner who is open to a
new initiatives and is constantly honing their craft
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value inclusion and ambitious for all our pupils
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relish the challenge of working in an innovative
teaching setting
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be empathetic and commit to working in a
supportive culture
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be able to establish a calm and effective
teaching and learning environment
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build positive relationships with staff, pupils
and parents
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engage with our network of schools and take
responsibility for their own continued professional development
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be prepared to take an active part in the wider
life of the school