The Governing Body of Monksdown Primary School are seeking to employ a committed and inspirational professional to join our dedicated team. We are looking for someone who shares our ambition to raise standards and ensure the very best outcomes for all children. The successful candidate will help to provide high-quality learning experiences, alongside a wide range of opportunities and enrichment activities that inspire, engage and support every child to achieve their full potential.
Please refer to attached job description.
The successful candidate will
• Have excellent knowledge and skills to teach the Primary National Curriculum.
•Be an exceptional classroom practitioner.
• Be creative, imaginative and passionate about unlocking and maximising every pupils’ learning potential through fun and engaging lessons.
• Be willing to lead aspects to school life beyond the classroom to enrich our curriculum offer.
• Be a committed team player who would thrive when working collaboratively with the whole teaching and learning team to secure at least good if not accelerated progress.
The position would suit a teacher with skill, passion, determination and creativity who provides the highest quality provision for all children.
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and will assess the candidate’s suitability for working with children as part of the selection process. We will check the accuracy of all information and investigate any perceived anomalies. We take up references prior to interview and use these to verify the information you have given us. Firm offers of employment are never made without satisfactory references/safeguarding checks. All potential employees are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please be advised that it is an offence for applicants to apply for this role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview.
Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Please ensure that you illustrate how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position. Person Specification to be no more than 1300 words. Completed application and Equal opportunities forms should be emailed to: [email protected] before 3pm on 8.5.26
Closing date is 3pm on Friday 8th May
Look arounds (booking not necessary) are Thursday 7th May at 3pm and Friday 8th May at 10am
If shortlisted, lesson observations will be the week on 11th May.
If shortlisted candidate will be invited for an interview on Thursday 14th May 2026.
