Vacancies

EYFS/KS1 Full Time Class Teacher

The Governors and Leadership Team of Keep Hatch Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and committed full-time Class Teacher to fill an upcoming vacancy in EYFS/KS1 from 01 September 2024 for an initial term of one year, with the possibility of extending.

We are looking to appoint somebody who will enjoy being a part of our friendly team and bring fresh and exciting ideas. Keep Hatch is part of the Frays Academy Trust; we work with the other schools in the academy and we are committed, as part of the vision of the Trust, that all children should reach their potential and achieve standards at least in line and, we hope, above national expectations.

“Pupils blossom at Keep Hatch Primary. They develop a love for learning right from the start in the early years” Ofsted, October 2023.

This post would suit a teacher who would be keen to contribute to our ongoing school development since our most recent inspection. We work hard, support CPD and provide great opportunities for Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers. 

We can offer you: 

• Well-behaved, enthusiastic and hard-working children
• A warm and friendly staff team
• A caring school community where the child is at the centre of everything we do
• A school where staff are highly valued and a healthy work-life balance is a priority
• A commitment to delivering staff with up to date personalised training
• Excellent support from a strong leadership team
• Bespoke development and support opportunities

We will need you to:

• Be a practitioner with the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse others
• Promote the school’s ethos and values
• Have high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour
• Instil a growth mind-set in all pupils and inspire them to be lifelong learners
• Be able to work well as a team

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated teacher and want to be part of a school where you are valued and your hard work recognised, come and visit Keep Hatch for yourself.  Our friendly team would be happy to show you around.

To make an appointment to visit the school, please contact Wendy Tayler on 0118 978 4859 or via email at ops@keephatch.wokingham.sch.uk. Please also make any applications to the same email address.

Closing date: Tues 21^st May 2024 at 12pm; however, all applications will be considered on receipt

Shortlisting date: Tues 21^st May  

Interview date: Thursday 23^rd May

Start date: September 1^st, 2024

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher Job Description

EYFS/KS1 Person Specification

Application Form

Keep Hatch 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. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Temporary School Administrator/Receptionist

The leadership team are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, school receptionist to support the school operations manager in the efficient running of the school office during their busiest administrative period. This role is for a fixed term period until the end of the summer term, commencing Monday 3rd June 2024.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Be an ambassador for the school when meeting parents and other visitors and to act as a first point of reference when people arrive
• Provide secretarial, clerical and administrative support to the Senior Leadership Team and School Operations Manager
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school and meeting the needs of the children
• Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking day to day administration duties as directed by the line manager
• Responsibility for the typing, updating, photocopying and the distribution of all pupil letters, weekly newsletters and forms, including: school policies, staff manuals
• Performing Receptionist duties throughout the school day when in the office
• Offering helpful, friendly, approachable and professional service at all times and take appropriate action on own initiative
• Adhering to school procedures and ensure that staff receive messages
• Being responsible for pupil intake administration and organise induction of new pupils.

Safeguarding

• Comply with policies and procedures covering child protection, health, safety and security
• Maintain the security of property in a way that is consistent with procedures and legal requirements, reporting any concerns about safety and security to the appropriate person
• Maintain the visitors log book and ensure all visitors and contractors can be identified by wearing clearly visible badges and are presented with the Safeguarding leaflet on arrival

Closing date: Thursday 16th May; however, all applications will be considered on receipt

Shortlisting date: Friday 17th May; however all applications will be considered on receipt

Interview date: Week commencing 20th May

Start Date: Monday 3rd June

Please send any applications to nloveland@keephatch.wokingham.sch.uk

Temporary School Administrator/ Receptionist Job Description

Temporary School Administrator/ Receptionist Person Specification

Application Form

Training

 

Staff at Keep Hatch are qualified to offer OLEVI training, including the Creative Teacher Programme (CTP) and the Outstanding Teacher Programme (OTP). Please contact us if you would like more information, or to book a course.