About The Role
New Horizons Primary Schoolis seeking to appoint a newly qualifiedEarly CareerTeacher (ECT)to join our team on a fixed term basis. We are looking for someone who has the drive, skills and passion to work at our primary academy based in Portsmouth within either Early Years or KS2.
As a member of our teaching team, you will benefit from our commitment to developing practitioners with unrivalled opportunities for progression. With the support of an experienced mentor during your ECT induction, we will provide a nurturing environment in which to advance your teaching and expertise.
What you will need to succeed:
For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description
* Qualified Teacher status
* Passionate about teaching, learning and transforming the life chances of our children
* Good or Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour
* Plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum
* High expectations for yourself and the children to ensure that all of our children achieve their very best
* An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities
* A positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills
* Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools
About Us
Our school is a friendly, welcoming place with children who are full of energy and life. Learning is at the heart of what we do and we believe that all children enjoy their time at school.
“Pupils behave well in class and feel safe. They listen to teachers and to each other attentively, respecting the views of others” – Ofsted
At New Horizons we strive to make a positive difference, each and every day together!
Find out more about our story at:Ethos & Values, New Horizons Primary School
New Horizons Primary School is a proud member of the Thinking Schools Academy Trust. This enables us to create a unique offer for children: an "all-through" educational journey in which they remain with the same family of schools throughout their education.
We are one of five primary schools and one secondary school in Portsmouth to benefit from Thinking Schools' award-winning resources, curriculum, and collaboration opportunities. Following this fixed term contract, there is potential for a permanent role within our family of schools in Portsmouth.
Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.
Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:
* Think about their Thinking
* Be their Best self
* Shape their Success
In this way we transform life chances
What our Trust will offer you:
* Revised Teacher Pay scale to retain and reward excellent teachers
* The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
* Vast support network from senior leaders and colleagues within the school and our Trust including excellent CPD opportunities and career pathways
* Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
* Generous employer contribution to the Teachers Pension Scheme
* As a Trust we aim to foster a culture of appreciation with our fantastic Colleague recognition scheme
* Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to Thinking You -A 24/7 employee assistance programme for legal, financial, emergency health or lifestyle support
* A 'Refer a Friend' incentive scheme
Next steps
If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our large academy and our Trust and you are keen to progress your career, then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
To arrange an informal telephone conversation or tour of the school please contact Gemma Muscat, Office Manager ongemma.muscat@newhorizonsprimary.tsat.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please emailrecruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
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