What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Reception Teacher to join our 3 form entry primary school. We can offer you a host of fantastic experiences and opportunities at our school, as well as the chance to play a pivotal role in the early education of young children. In addition, you will be working with a supportive and friendly early years team of teachers and HLTAs who put children at the heart of everything they do.
‘Children make a strong start in early years where high standards are set from the beginning. Welcoming transition and a nurturing learning environment ensure that children hit the ground running.’(Ofsted Report, March 2024)
‘Workload and well-being are carefully considered. Training opportunities, in school and across the trust, ensure that staff expertise is routinely developed. Teachers, including those early in their careers, feel strongly supported, motivated and happy.’ (Ofsted report, March 2024)
Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership is a small multi academy trust located on the borders of South West London between Surbiton and Esher, Surrey; and includes a 3 form entry primary school, 3 form entry junior school and a co-educational secondary academy supporting students from 11 – 18 years.
Applicants will need to demonstrate high standards and expectations, and be able to deliver innovative and enjoyable teaching and learning experiences, ensuring our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes. We have one vacancy in Reception and welcome applications from ECTS or excellent class practitioners. For those wishing to take on a leading role there is the opportunity for this to be as Year Leader. Please see our other advert.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a competitive salary, London Fringe;
• two-week Autumn half term;
• friendly and supportive colleagues
• staff benefits & discount scheme
• occupational health and employee assistance programme
• free use of Gym at HWS
• professional development and progression opportunities;
• membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
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.