Class teachers - 2 x maternity posts from September 2025
| Posting date: | 08 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 1UF |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 6c4d40c2-bebb-418c-a052-37ca22db5c66 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Leaders and Governors of Manor Lodge Community Primary School are seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our wonderful setting.
The ideal candidates will be responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for our children; engaging students in the curriculum to enable them to reach their potential; promoting academic and social development and candidates must bring an positive and driven ethos to further enhance our staff team. This role requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of childhood education principles and effective behaviour management strategies.
Responsibilities of successful candidate:
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the curriculum and cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Educate students in subjects spanning the national curriculum - ensuring comprehension and retention of crucial knowledge.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to students and parents as necessary.
• Employ effective behaviour management techniques to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Communicate regularly with parents, colleagues, and school administration regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.
Experience
• A degree in Education or a related field is essential: An understanding of Synthetic Phonics being highly desirable for the Key Stage 1 position.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred although ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in previous work or placements.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A genuine passion for teaching and nurturing young minds is essential for success in this role.
What the school offers its staff
Manor Lodge Community Primary School is a richly-diverse, inner-city school with happy and enthusiastic children; a dedicated staff team; supportive parents/carers and a supportive governing body. The school has a cultural ethos of belonging and inclusion which supports our children and families way beyond the classroom walls. We are a true ‘Community School’ and the heartbeat of our local area. Please visit our website for further information www.manorlodge.schoolWe offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach.
The school is part of the Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) which was formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within our Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools and other schools in our local area to support the successful candidate’s ongoing professional development and ambition in the teaching profession.
We offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach
Further details about the role
If you wish to apply for this post, please request a SSET Trust application pack by emailing recruitment@manorlodge.sheffield.sch.uk
You are welcome to contact the school directly on 0114 2725054 if you require any further information.Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and time slots can be booked using the following email address: recruitment@manorlodge.sheffield.sch.uk
The times and dates available to visit the school are: - Wednesday 12th March 4pm - Friday 14th March 9am OR 4pm - Tuesday 18th March 9am OR 4pm
Candidates will be shown round by the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Closing Date: Midday on Thursday 20th March 2025
Interviews: Key Stage 1: Morning of Wednesday 26th March 2025 Key Stage 2: Morning of Friday 28th March 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Leaders and Governors of Manor Lodge Community Primary School are seeking passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers to join our wonderful setting.
The ideal candidates will be responsible for fostering a positive learning environment for our children; engaging students in the curriculum to enable them to reach their potential; promoting academic and social development and candidates must bring an positive and driven ethos to further enhance our staff team. This role requires strong communication skills, a solid understanding of childhood education principles and effective behaviour management strategies.
Responsibilities of successful candidate:
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans that align with the curriculum and cater to diverse learning styles and needs.
• Educate students in subjects spanning the national curriculum - ensuring comprehension and retention of crucial knowledge.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and collaboration.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to students and parents as necessary.
• Employ effective behaviour management techniques to maintain a conducive learning atmosphere.
• Communicate regularly with parents, colleagues, and school administration regarding student performance and classroom activities.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching skills and stay current with educational best practices.
Experience
• A degree in Education or a related field is essential: An understanding of Synthetic Phonics being highly desirable for the Key Stage 1 position.
• Previous experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred although ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues in previous work or placements.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• A genuine passion for teaching and nurturing young minds is essential for success in this role.
What the school offers its staff
Manor Lodge Community Primary School is a richly-diverse, inner-city school with happy and enthusiastic children; a dedicated staff team; supportive parents/carers and a supportive governing body. The school has a cultural ethos of belonging and inclusion which supports our children and families way beyond the classroom walls. We are a true ‘Community School’ and the heartbeat of our local area. Please visit our website for further information www.manorlodge.schoolWe offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach.
The school is part of the Sheffield South East Trust (SSET) which was formed in 2016 and unites seven local primary schools. The schools within our Trust work closely together for the benefit of the children and communities they serve. There are many opportunities for support, training and networking between the schools and other schools in our local area to support the successful candidate’s ongoing professional development and ambition in the teaching profession.
We offer a supportive, positive working environment; a forward-thinking, committed staff and leadership team; enthusiastic children and parents; wellbeing of colleagues at the heart of our approach
Further details about the role
If you wish to apply for this post, please request a SSET Trust application pack by emailing recruitment@manorlodge.sheffield.sch.uk
You are welcome to contact the school directly on 0114 2725054 if you require any further information.Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and time slots can be booked using the following email address: recruitment@manorlodge.sheffield.sch.uk
The times and dates available to visit the school are: - Wednesday 12th March 4pm - Friday 14th March 9am OR 4pm - Tuesday 18th March 9am OR 4pm
Candidates will be shown round by the Headteacher or member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Closing Date: Midday on Thursday 20th March 2025
Interviews: Key Stage 1: Morning of Wednesday 26th March 2025 Key Stage 2: Morning of Friday 28th March 2025
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.