CASTLEFIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Castlefields, Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV16 5DQ Class Teacher (Temporary in the first instance) START DATE: September 2025

Working Days: Thursday/ Friday 0.44 FTE Main Pay Scale Point 1-6 - 39.00 weeks per year

Castlefields Primary School is a fantastic primary school in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. Our school has a welcoming, family feel, and we offer a supportive environment where every child is encouraged to be the very best they can. Our staff are friendly and hardworking, always striving to achieve the best outcome for our children.

The TrustEd Schools is a multi-academy trust based in Shropshire consisting of five secondary schools and four primary schools and is committed to raising pupils' aspirations so that all young people reach their fullest potential and achieve the success they want for themselves.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, caring, positive and enthusiastic Teacher to join our school. New or recently qualified teachers are welcome to apply. We are looking for dedicated and committed classroom practitioners who are passionate about teaching and learning.

The post will require the successful applicant(s) to be self-motivated, have good communication and organisational skills, a friendly manner and able to work under pressure.

If you are hard-working and committed individual and would like to join a school that aims to provide a secure, caring and stimulating learning environment through expert teaching and support staff to ensure all students achieve their full potential and where staff are supported and valued, then we are the school for you.

Full details of the role and application process are available from Louise Belcher. Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Louise Belcher.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 29th April 2025.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

If you feel you have the qualities to complement our existing team then we would love to hear from you. Please note CVs will not be accepted. To apply, please download and complete the application form which should be returned to school or by email to admin@castlefields.org.uk by the closing date.

The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, medical clearance, and an enhanced DBS Disclosure under the "Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974". Further details regarding this check are available by visiting www.dbs.gov.uk. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."The ability to communicate at ease with stakeholders and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post."

The school is committed to:

•        safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

•        to broadening our staff diversity to better reflect the diversity of the West Midlands.

•        to gender equality and to being a family friendly employer. We therefore always consider requests for flexible working and part-time alternatives to full time posts."

•        We are an equal opportunities employer, and committed to diversity and gender equality in our hiring practices

•        Our school values: teamwork, empathy, respect, ambition, resilience and independence.

•        We will make reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities.