What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
• Qualified Teacher status, or working towards it, as defined by the Department for Education. (E)
• Evidence of further professional development (post initial training), if appropriate. (D) Experience
• Evidence of recent and successful class teaching of primary age pupils. (E)
• Excellent understanding of current theory and practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relates to achieving high rates of progress for children of primary age. (E)
• Demonstrable record of raising achievement. (E)
• Sound understanding and knowledge of effective assessment strategies. (E)
• Excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum. (E)
• Understanding of effective strategies for maintaining high standards of discipline in accordance with the school’s policy. (E)
• An understanding of equality of opportunity issues and how they can be addressed in schools. (E)
• Recent, relevant experience of using technology to support learning in the classroom. (E)
• Well-developed oral and written skills. (E)
• An interest in current pedagogical research and ideas. (D)
• The ability to work as part of a team which includes planning and implementing the curriculum. (D)
• The ability to relate to and communicate effectively with parents and carers and to encourage their active participation in the educational process. (D)
• Ability to make a significant contribution to a school ethos that promotes high achievement. (D)
• A personal commitment to meet the national Teachers’ Standards. (D)
What the school offers its staff
A well diverse school community where our school values of caring, learning, aspiring and succeeding are at the forefront of everything we do.
As a school, we strive to provide a supportive and enriching environment for our staff. Here’s what we offer:
Employee Benefits
• Competitive salary package
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free on-site parking
Wellbeing Support
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with confidential counselling
• Mental health first aiders on-site
• Access to mindfulness and wellbeing workshops
• Staff social events and wellbeing initiatives
Professional Development
• High-quality CPD opportunities
• Leadership development programmes
• Access to external training courses and conferences
• Support for further qualifications (e.g., NPQs, Master’s degrees)
• Coaching and mentoring for career progression
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.