Job Ref No. ECC2083-173S Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Main pay range / Upper pay Range
Position Start Date: 01/09/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 01/06/2025 Midnight Date of Interviews: To be confirmed
Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.
About the role:
Richard de Clare Community Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, passionate, and committed Key Stage Two Class Teacher to join our teaching team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to contribute to our school community and to inspire our pupils. We are looking for a creative and motivated individual who firmly believes that every child possesses the potential to succeed. The ideal candidate will have the ability to motivate, inspire, and challenge pupils, ensuring that all achieve their full potential.
As part of a Multi Academy Trust that prioritises continuing professional development, we are pleased to offer the opportunity for coaching and development aimed at those aspiring to fast track into leadership roles.
We are looking for an individual who:
· Holds the highest expectations for all children, irrespective of their backgrounds
· Is a highly-skilled professional, passionate and knowledgeable about pedagogical practices
· Exemplifies exemplary practice and is eager to support partner teachers in maintaining the highest standards in Upper Key Stage 2
· Possesses a sound understanding of the effective teaching of both core and wider curriculum subjects
· Is committed to collaborative professional development.
· Is a reflective practitioner who actively seeks to enhance their own teaching practice
· Works effectively as an integral part of class, year group, and phase teams
· Has knowledge of and experience in preparing for End of Key Stage 2 Assessments
In return, we can offer:
· A supportive environment with a dedicated team focused on achieving outstanding outcomes
· A commitment to well-being and work-life balance
· Access to high-quality continual professional development
· A shared working ethos within a community-focused multi-academy trust
· Willing and enthusiastic pupils
· Opportunities for career development and progression within the school and multi-academy trust
Visits to the school are greatly encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by contacting admin@richarddeclare.com, addressed to Debbie Hill and sharing your availability. We look forward to welcoming an exceptional teacher to our Academy community. Please note that this position is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Work Schedule:
Full Time, permanent
How to Apply:
To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Richard de Clare Community Academy.
Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.
Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email to admin@richarddecalre.com
Information about the School
At Richard de Clare Community Academy we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. All that we do is underpinned by our core school rules of being kind, being safe and being respectful. We believe that all children have the right to be respected and have the responsibility to learn how to respect others.
Richard de Clare Community Academy is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long-term sustainable strategy.
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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