CLASS TEACHER
At Ridgeway, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We encourage them to be ‘Open to Possibilities’ and believe that ‘Anything is Possible’ as they strive to achieve their best outcomes in all areas, whatever their personal starting points may be.
Ridgeway is a successful 2 form entry primary school in Chasetown. We currently have 410 pupils on roll in the main school and a further 200 children accessing Early Years provision in our term time Ridgeway Tots twos group and Sunbeams Nursery and Sunny Days Nursery, which is open all year.
Ridgeway Primary Academy has an excellent reputation and provides a lively and creative environment in which to work. We gained ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted inspection. Ridgeway Primary School joined Primitas Learning Partnership on 1st June 2022. The Primitas Learning Partnership is a cross phase MAT serving the local area which opened in September 2021. Currently there are seven schools within the partnership: two high Schools, four Primary schools and a special school. The Trust provides opportunities for the schools to work collaboratively to support school improvement.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher who shares our vision for delivering an exciting curriculum to join our staff team, full time, temporary (with the potential to become permanent) from the 1st September 2024.
We are looking for someone who:
* Has a drive to be outstanding with high expectations of pupils’ achievements, attainment and behaviour
* Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
* Is brimming with ideas and enthusiasm and has excellent subject knowledge of the KS1 primary national curriculum or the EYFS curriculum
* Is a hardworking and dedicated practitioner; able to motivate and inspire pupils and staff who has a commitment to their own personal and professional development
* Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and its community and to go over and above to make great things happen for our children
In return we can offer you:
* A commitment to continuing your professional development
* A highly supportive LGB and staff team who work hard to ensure children achieve the very best outcomes both academically and socially
* Lively, happy, well-motivated children who are keen and eager to learn
* Opportunities for collaboration with schools within the Primitas Learning Partnership.
* An incredibly positive working environment, passionately believing that our human resources are our most important and valuable resources. Therefore, our staff wellbeing strategy is at the heart of our ongoing improvement work, meaning that middle and senior leaders are committed to ensuring that all staff are happy, cared for, listened to and professionally equipped to fulfil their role to the highest possible standard. Furthermore, opportunities for career progression regularly arise, with the Academy having an excellent record of training and developing our own staff from within.
* Access to continued professional development
* Access to free counselling services
* Access to healthcare scheme Access to free gym membership;
* A supportive team environment
* A wellbeing focused leadership team and wellness programmes
If you feel you have the necessary skills and attributes, are highly motivated and dedicated to making a positive difference to children’s lives then we would love to hear from you.
We would welcome applications from Early Career Teachers within KS1 or the Foundation Stage as well as more experienced teachers. The post would be until 31st August 2026 in the first instance in line with the completion of the ECF.
Ridgeway Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such this post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and online searches. You will also be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK, evidence of your qualifications and suitable references.
Salary: Teachers Main scale £30,000 - £41,333 per annum
CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 8th May 2024, 4.00 pm
INTERVIEW DATE: Week beginning 13th May 2024
To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to the Headteacher, either by post or email headteacher@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk. CV’s will not be accepted
For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk
If you would like further information on the role, or would like to book an out of hours visit, please contact j.crook@ridgeway.staffs.sch.uk
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
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