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The Role
Looking for your next teaching opportunity?
We’re looking for talented teachers to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity and impact and makes a real difference in the classroom.
We’re looking for the very best staff to join us, and so we’re pleased to offer a new starter incentive of £2,000 for successful candidates (subject to terms and conditions).
Your career #EMATters! Are you a reflective and passionate teacher looking for a new challenge and the support to grow? Orchard Academy is recruiting excellent classroom teachers who think beyond the classroom to join our school community. As a school, and as part of EMAT, we recognise and value the diversity of our staff and genuinely care about you, especially your development. With a range of roles on offer, we are looking for teachers at all stages in their careers, from those just beginning their teaching journey (qualified and unqualified) to experienced practitioners exploring leadership opportunities. Join us at EMAT to be part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity and impact.
About EMAT
EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world-class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all-through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.
These Include
* Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
* Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
* A confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
* A corporate eye care plan.
* Flu jabs for all staff.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
* Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
* Generous family leave
About The School
Orchard is a three-form entry junior school on the Springfield Estate in Milton Keynes with capacity for 360 children across KS2, with a twenty-pupil place social communication department for pupils at both Orchard and Shepherdswell. This position is open to applicants who hold teacher status, or those who are unqualified but would like to develop their career as a teacher and gain their QTS. As a school, we are keen to develop talent and provide the necessary support so that staff can achieve their aspirations and goals.
General Roles And Responsibilities
* Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es, promoting inclusion and ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
* Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
* Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
* Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff, and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
* Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
* Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
* Please do not include the final bullet point currently on there.
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact hannah.fajemiyo@central.emat.uk
A Note for Recruitment Agencies
We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.
EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.
EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.
EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro-actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.
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