Teacher of KS2

This is a fixed-term position to cover maternity leave for up to 1 year, or on return of the substantive postholder. *Please note this is a full/part time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.   We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic teacher of KS2 to join our team at Great Park Academy. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher with experience of teaching at KS2. As a KS2 teacher, you will take on a key role within our school community and must therefore model high levels of professionalism, whilst being able to develop strong working relationships with staff and students.   This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference within a positive and exciting environment. If you share our community’s ethos of progression, diversity and dynamism then we would be delighted to hear from you.  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR A passion for teaching  Excellent knowledge of best practice in teaching and learning at Key Stage 2  An ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment  Consistently high expectations of pupils and yourself  Excellent communication ICT skills  A commitment to fresh an exciting methods of delivering the curriculum  This role is suitable for ECT’s.  WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU A competitive salary - as an accredited Living Wage Employer, you’re guaranteed a wage that meets, and often exceeds, the real cost of living. Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals  Enthusiastic and motivated students  An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development  A school with its community at heart  An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities  Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Carolyn Onions, PA to Principal, Carolyn.onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk , 0191 255 9170. If you would like an informal visit of the school, please email Carolyn.onions@greatparkacademy.org.uk Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.  The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.  CREATE YOUR FUTURE