Can you look past the data and see the unique potential in a child who is just beginning their journey with the English language?
Do you thrive in a collaborative academy culture where shared planning and professional mentorship are the standard, not the exception?
Are you a teacher who leads with empathy, ensuring that your classroom is a safe haven for curiosity and high ambition?
Partnering with Randstad Education in the Sheffield area means gaining exclusive access to roles within forward-thinking trusts. We are committed to supporting your professional journey with tailored training, unparalleled local market knowledge, and placement continuity within the Sheffield areas.
This inner-city Sheffield academy is a beacon of opportunity, serving a rich and diverse community with a focus on high-quality talk and language development. As part of a prestigious Academy Trust, the school benefits from a research-led curriculum and a strong emphasis on staff well-being, including sensible marking policies and collaborative PPA time. This is a school where you can truly "teach" and make a generational impact on pupils who are eager to learn and succeed.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Curriculum Crafting: Delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that prioritises language acquisition and "cultural capital" for all learners.
* Data-Driven Instruction: Using the Trust's sophisticated tracking systems to identify subtle learning gaps and implementing rapid-response interventions.
* Inclusive Leadership: Managing and mentoring classroom support staff to ensure they are utilised effectively for maximum pupil impact.
* Holistic Assessment: Providing meaningful feedback that motivates pupils, using the academy's streamlined assessment framework to reduce unnecessary workload.
* Parental Partnership: Building strong, respectful bridges with families from various backgrounds to ensure a unified approach to the child's education.
* Trust Collaboration: Participating in network-wide training and moderations to share best practices with colleagues across the North of England.
Requirements
* Certification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.
* Experience: A proven track record of teaching in a diverse, urban primary setting where EAL is high.
* Pedagogy: A deep understanding of how to scaffold learning for pupils with varying starting points without lowering expectations.
* Communication: Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a large, multifaceted team.
* Integrity: A commitment to the Academy's core values of inclusion, resilience, and high aspiration.
Benefits
* Career Pathway: Access to bespoke leadership training and mentorship programmes supported by the Trust framework.
* Reward Scheme: Refer a friend and receive £300 in shopping vouchers (T&Cs apply).
* Stability: Access to exclusive permanent contracts within the Academy Trust network.
* Support: Dedicated local consultant providing expert career guidance specific to the Sheffield area.
Apply Now!
If you are a strategic and soulful teacher ready to lead a classroom in one of Sheffield's most rewarding areas, apply now.
For further information, feel free to call us on 0114 274 3765 or email us at sheffield@randstadeducation.co.uk