TEACHER OF YEAR 1 REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly skilled and well-motivated full time Teacher to join our hardworking and committed staff from 1 st September 2024 at Highfields Primary Academy. The post will initially be in a Year 1 class. Highfields 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 and we are a founding member of Primitas Learning Partnership, a Multi Academy Trust which seeks to make a positive difference in the local community. The successful candidate will be: a hardworking, passionate, dedicated individual with excellent communication skills the ability to work in a calm, caring but firm and supportive manner. a good sense of humour an ability to demonstrate good behaviour management skills. someone who works well within a team and can use their initiative to help pupils develop 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. We invite applications from colleagues who can engage and work collaboratively with colleagues. Highfields 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: 9am Tuesday 7 th May 2024 Shortlisting: Thursday 9 th May 2024 Interviews: Friday 17 th May 2024 To apply for this post, please complete the application form and return to the HR Manager, Mrs Debbie Westwood, either by post or email hrprimitas.co.uk CV’s will not be accepted For further information regarding the Academy, please visit our website at www.highfields.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