Job details
The Governors of Arbourthorne Community Primary School are seeking to appoint three highly motivated class teachers from September 2024:
• 1 full time permanent
• 1 full time temporary
• 1 part time permanent (3 days)
The successful candidates will be expected to provide high quality teaching, which offers the best possible inclusive education for our children. Please state whether you prefer Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 on the application form.
Arbourthorne Community Primary School was described by Ofsted in 2022 as “A place of joy, inclusivity and learning” with “outstanding Personal Development.”
We are looking for:
• A teacher who demonstrates consistently good or outstanding practice
• Commitment to making learning a rich and enjoyable experience for children and parents
• A clear philosophy and knowledge of how children learn
• A commitment of engaging with our parents and supporting our ‘open door’ policy
• A good communicator
We can offer you:
• A very friendly and mutually supportive place to learn and work
• A delightful atmosphere
• A professional and committed staff and governor team with a positive attitude; passionate about giving Arbourthorne children and families the best education
• A new building and resource rich environment
• A supportive community who want the best for their children
• Enthusiastic learners who deserve only the best!
• Regular, high quality professional development opportunities
Applications are welcomed from new and experienced teachers.
Arbourthorne is a two-form entry school with 475 pupils on roll. Our school is friendly and hardworking and staff work with innovation and determination to provide an outstanding learning experience for children. Colleagues are mutually supportive and are widely recognised for best practice. At the last inspection, the school was judged to be good with outstanding features. We celebrate creativity and have an artist in residence. Theme learning is exciting and ambitious. Our life skills house, ‘Red Robin House’, adds an exciting dimension to the curriculum. Please visit our website: https://www.arbourthorneprimary.co.uk/ to gain a broader view of our school.
If you feel that you have the drive and enthusiasm to be a successful member of the Arbourthorne Community Primary School team, then this might be the ideal opportunity for you.
Please complete the Sheffield City Council Support Staff Application Form in Word, or request one from the school. Your completed application form should be returned to the school by email to, recruitment@arbourthorne.sheffield.sch.uk or by post to Arbourthorne Community Primary School, Eastern Avenue, Sheffield S2 2GQ.
Visits to the school would be welcomed on Monday 18th March from 10:00am – 11:00am and 4.00pm - 5.00pm to meet the Headteacher, Vanessa Langley, and the colleague team. Please call the school if you would like to arrange to attend one of these sessions.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
We value our diverse workforce and aim to work together to make the most of our differences. We welcome applications from everyone. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates.
The Council is not responsible or accepts liability to the reader, for information included in this job advert. If you have any queries or concerns, please speak to the school.