Teacher

Part Time Temporary Teacher (0.3 + PPA
Braithwaite CE Primary School 
(part of the Good Shepherd Multi Academy Trust)

‘Learning Together, Growing Together’
Braithwaite CE Primary School wishes to appoint an excellent part time teacher to join our dedicated team, to teach across KS2, 3 half days to include Wednesday morning, starting in September. The opportunity to lead a curriculum subject, potentially teaching this across the school, may be available for a suitably experienced candidate.  This is a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025 due to limited funding. 

“We are a small family with big, caring hearts, striving to be the best that we can be, treating each other with respect and, knowing God is always with us on our learning journey.”  We are proud of our happy, well-motivated children and have supportive parents and a committed Local Governing Body.  

The successful candidate will need to be:
•    An excellent primary practitioner with recent experience of teaching and assessment in Key Stage 2, confident in raising standards and achievement
•    Calm and positive in managing pupils’ behaviour, including that of pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
•    Dedicated to ensuring the progress and well-being of all pupils, of all abilities, with a commitment to high standards, both professionally and personally
•    Highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and caring; able to work as part of a strong team and be involved in the life of the school 
•    Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of our school and be committed to our aims and values 
•    Able to lead a curriculum area or contribute to an aspect of the School Action Plan as part of whole school development. 
•    Able to form strong links with parents and the community

The post is offered as Main Pay Scale (M1-M6), temporary until 31st August 2025.  Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged with either Laura Todhunter (Head of School) or Jo Laker (Executive Headteacher).  Please email admin@braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk or phone 01768 778356 to arrange a visit or discuss the post in more detail.  An application form and full details are available on the school website admin@braithwaite.cumbria.sch.uk.  CVs are not accepted and the Trust application form must be used.

Braithwaite CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant's appointment will be subject to excellent references and pre-employment checks including health, Right to work in the UK and DBS.  

Closing date: Tuesday 18th June 9am 
Interviews: Monday 24th June