June 2025
The Governors of Monks Coppenhall Academy seek to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated 1.0 FTE Key Stage 1 class teacher.
This is a temporary position to cover the maternity leave of the current postholder. There is flexibility to offer a start date of either September 2025 or after the Autumn half term. This can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
It is expected that the contract will end in July 2026 when the postholder returns.
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher mentor and the supervision of a member of the leadership team. As a forward-thinking academy, we are always looking at succession planning and opportunities to support continuous professional development are given the highest priority. We are looking for a reflective practitioner who is ready to develop their career and make a positive contribution to the development of our academy as a whole. Could this be you?
The successful candidate must: -
- Have a track record of excellence in their classroom practice;
- Have ambition, drive and a passion for learning;
- Promote and lead high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour through positive classroom management;
- Be highly motivated and committed to working as part of a team;
- Be able to provide exciting and stimulating learning opportunities for all children;
- Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the National Curriculum;
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to parental and community involvement;
- Have good sense of humour and a hardworking ethos.
In return we can offer: -
- A very supportive, caring team;
- A happy school community where respect and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do;
- Excellent opportunities for training and professional development;
- Talented Governors and Trustees, who know the school well and are fully supportive of work life balance;
- Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (counselling services, GP anytime, musculoskeletal services);
- Eye care vouchers;
- Discounted gym membership;
- Free annual flu jab.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates prior to the interview. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Barring Service Check, along with other relevant employment checks.
We warmly encourage all potential applicants to visit our school. Showarounds will take place on Thursday 3rd July at 4:00pm and Tuesday 8th July at 9:15am To make an appointment to view the school please e-mail Mrs Z Holloway Trust HR Officer- hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk
Application forms and further details are available from the Monks Coppenhall Academy website. Please forward completed application forms to Mrs Z Holloway by e-mail-hr@alexandraacademytrust.co.uk.
Please note that letters of application should not exceed two sides of A4, font size 11 stating how you feel you meet the person specification. Furthermore, a handwritten letter should be included with the application form explaining why you would like to work at Monks Coppenhall Academy which should be addressed to the Chair of Governors Mr Gordon Fairbairn.
Closing date: Thursday 10th July at 3:00pm
Interview date: Tuesday 15th July
We pride ourselves on ensuring that every child feels valued and is given the opportunity to flourish.