Required:                   January 2020

Salary Range:            H3

Hours:                        9 hours a week, Monday – Wednesday, term time only,

Clore Shalom School in Shenley is a successful, popular and forward looking primary school. We are a voluntary aided Jewish primary school with high expectations for our pupils and staff. We offer something very special to our pupils; an excellent education in a secure, exciting and happy learning environment. The school is a lively caring community, supported by an energetic and committed staff, parents and governors.  We strive to inspire and enthuse children with the highest standard of education.  Our popular one-form entry forward looking primary school teaches the full National Curriculum combined with Jewish Studies, based on our Jewish ethos and values. 

From January 2020 the Governors of Clore Shalom School are seeking to appoint a fun, inspirational, enthusiastic, flexible and energetic individual to join our community.  We welcome applications from exemplary classroom practitioners who are creative, forward thinking and have excellent, interpersonal skills. The successful candidates will be passionate about improving outcomes for pupils, excited about collaborative working and keen to join a school that strives for academic excellence.

You will have:

• A passion for Jewish Education
• An ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing
• An ability to work collaboratively as part of a team but also to show initiative
• An enthusiastic, creative approach to Jewish learning and a deep understanding of the inclusive ethos of the school and the ideologies of the sponsoring religious movements of the school (Reform, Masorti and Liberal).
• Commitment to delivering the best possible learning opportunities in order to get the best outcomes

We are looking for candidates who will:

• be an inspiring educator, committed to creativity and providing the best possible learning opportunities and outcomes
• have high expectations for all pupils

In return we offer:

• an exciting post with the opportunity to innovate
• pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
• a thriving school focused on high achievement for all pupils
• a supportive and dedicated team of staff, governors and parents
• opportunities for high quality professional development

We welcome applications from suitably qualified people, regardless of their religion.

Clore Shalom School is committed to safeguarding pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices to protect pupils. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Informal visits to the school are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact Mrs Lorraine Field, Office Manager, for an appointment. Applications must be submitted on a Teach in Herts Application Form which is available for download below.

Closing Date:  Friday 20 December

Interview Date: Thursday 9 January

Start Date: as soon as possible

Please note applicants may be called to interview while the post is still advertised.