Class Teacher
Eagles Primary Academy
Contract:
Fixed Term Contract (until 31st August 2027 with the possibility of becoming permanent), Full Time
We are seeking an experienced Classroom Teacher, who has a passion for driving forward improvements in a school and ensuring our children have the skills and knowledge needed for their next steps in education. Wellington Eagles Academy is ambitious, growing, and inclusive 4-11 primary school and nursery school, who are a proud member of the Ascend Learning Trust.
At Wellington Eagles Primary Academy, we firmly believe that every child in our care has the right to be truly inspired by an engaging and purposeful curriculum. We have dedicated staff who are passionate about providing our children with enriching and exciting experiences so that they can all achieve success in their learning journey.
We actively encourage our children to be enthusiastic, resilient, collaborative, and aspirational and believe that this supports them on their path to becoming life-long learners.
All our young people receive a holistic, world class education regardless of where they come from or their life challenges. They will leave their Ascend community with outcomes that opens doors to a fulfilling and successful future.
Our mission is to develop and retain high quality professional who relentlessly pursue the Ascend vision.
Where horizons are limitless, and education is unmissable.
We also offer an excellent staff benefit package which include discounts on high street stores, restaurants, cinemas, and gyms as well as having a wellbeing hub and a cycle to work scheme. Discounted Gym Memberships
~Generous holiday allowance
~ Flexible working solutions
Financial
Hundreds of offers and discounts and cashback on local and national stores
Excellent Pension Schemes
Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes
Health and Fitness Schemes (available at additional cost)
Career Progression
Instructional Coaching for Teachers
Developmental performance management conversations
Apprenticeship opportunities for ‘on the job training’
Investment in your career, internal and external talent solutions.
Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful 6 month probation.
At Ascend Learning Trust, we believe in the power of diversity to drive innovation, foster creativity, and create a workplace that truly reflects the richness of the world around us. Reasonable adjustments are modifications or accommodations made to ensure that individuals with disabilities or specific needs can perform their job duties effectively. Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, which means that you are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they would normally be considered "spent” and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.