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Are you a dedicated teacher seeking a new, exciting role in KS1? Do you enjoy teaching phonics and witnessing the exciting transformation in reading and writing?

On behalf of our client school, Tradewind are looking to appoint a passionate Year 2 teacher to work in a beautiful, outstanding school in Denton, Tameside. This exciting long-term role which will commence April 2024 and will be full-time until at least the end of the year with the potential of permanency. The school will pay an attractive salary (up to £210 per day) which reflects your skills and experience and will accept applications from ECT's as well as more experienced teachers.

About the School

This Denton based school achieved 'Outstanding' in its latest OFSTED inspection and this success was largely down to experienced leadership and dedicated teachers who work hard to achieve desired goals. Many children at this school are working at or above age related expectations and are very happy and keen to learn.

Staff at this school cooperate effectively to share advice, and resources that encourage best practice and adopt a strong work ethic which contributes to the schoolwide success.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for a lovely Year 2 class of around 30 pupils with a small percent of SEND and EAL. Behaviour in this class is very good and you will be accompanied by a teaching assistant. Applicants must have a background teaching KS1 and experience in the Read Write Inc phonics scheme. A good knowledge and understanding of the KS1 curriculum will be essential and the ability to work well as an individual and team player will be crucial to your success.

What we are looking for:

This 'Good' rated school are looking for a dynamic professional to join their team and make a valuable contribution to teaching and learning in Year 2
A committed practitioner who will attain the highest standards in their role and demonstrate professionalism in every aspect of the job
An ability to plan and deliver effective, engaging lessons that are well resourced and differentiated accordingly to challenge all learners
A reflective practitioner who will assess, record and report on pupil performance recognising where and when to reteach in order to bridge the gaps
A fantastic team player who is willing to share advice, resources and be open minded to ways in which to enhance teaching and learning
An individual who will go above and beyond to support individuals to reach their academic potential
A teacher who has a Maths or English specialism and can demonstrate excellence in this area of expertise on a daily basis
A teacher who values parents as partners in the learning process

The school is led by an experienced Headteacher who very passionate about learning and life at the school. The school offers high-quality CPD opportunities and invites to wider school opportunities where staff enjoy social and charitable events.

To join us and be successful in this role:

You must hold QTS status or an equivalent teaching qualification.
Have demonstrated success with Year 2 SATS and have excellent references to support your previous experience
This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference checks.
Provide a CV with at least 10 years employment/education history included and employment breaks must be explained
Have the legal right to work in the UK

The Benefits of Working with Tradewind

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice
Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College
Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you
Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running
We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer



Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates and employees come first. We have the very best people to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you, to ensure we have a thorough understanding of your career goals and work hard on your behalf to secure you positions with great rates of pay (all rates are typically inclusive of holiday pay, however we will happily accrue this upon request) and plenty of development opportunities. We have more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, a brilliant referral bonus, full interview preparation, help with lesson planning, online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability and plenty more benefits by registering with Tradewind. Because our people matter most.

We specialise in matching teachers and support staff with their dream job, and help primary, secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 12 offices in the UK.

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