Teacher Maternity Cover The South East Stafford Academy Trust c/o Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue Stafford ST17 0HT Email: headteacherleasowes.staffs.sch.uk Headteacher: Mrs Gemma Bettany About us: The South East Stafford Academy Trust (SESAT) is a Multi-Academy Trust based in Stafford. SESAT is committed to working collaboratively to develop the strength of all schools across the MAT within a self-improving system. Led by inspirational and innovative leaders, who have a clear and relentless focus on sustained school improvement, we ensure that our outstanding education continually evolves to give our children the best possible start in life. This is driven by our shared belief of providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, with embedded values that enables them to thrive in our ever-changing society and to develop a life-long love of learning. Currently SESAT is made up of two large and highly successful primary schools: Barnfields Primary School and Leasowes Primary School. This has been verified by Ofsted, including the very recent inspection at Leasowes Primary School where a grading of outstanding has been achieved in all areas. The role: Teacher (32.5 hours per week) Job Type- Temporary until February 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: M1-M6 Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and supporting them to reach their full potential? Are you an experienced teacher who would like to join our team of talented staff who have recently been graded outstanding in all areas? If so, then we would leave to hear from you. Duties and Responsibilities: An excellent and inspiring practitioner, ensuring that planning and preparation meets the varying learning and social needs Able to plan and deliver an engaging primary curriculum which ensures good progress in learning Have high expectations of achievement, attainment, progress and behaviour of all children from all backgrounds Effectively and efficiently record, assess and report to identify needs and continually drive learning forward Use a diverse range of teaching strategies appropriately to enthuse and instil a love of learning Teach a broad and balanced curriculum Provide a safe and caring learning environment Ensure that the current national conditions of employment for school teachers are met (the Teacher Standards) We can offer you: In return, we can offer a supportive community of parents and Governors and delightful children who are willing to learn. It is essential that candidates wholeheartedly believe in and embrace our school values, as they form the core foundations of everything we achieve at Leasowes. A fully developed and well-resourced curriculum that is driven through our school vision and values. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we are available to offer a visit on Tuesday 14 th May at 4pm. Please contact r.doddleasowes.staffs.sch.uk to confirm attendance. Closing date: Monday 20 th May (12 noon) Interview date: Thursday 23 rd May SESAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service. It is also subject to, where applicable, an overseas check on staff who have lived or worked overseas for a period of 3 months or more. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. SESAT is committed to adhering to General Data Protection Regulations implemented in May 2018. Application Form is available below, completed application forms to be returned to r.doddleasowes.staffs.sch.uk