There’s no greater feeling in the world than knowing that you’ve positively influenced a child’s future life-chances.
Being a source of inspiration can transcend a child’s whole life. If you are that person, I want to hear from you!
What makes our school unique?
Our people. Whilst some schools fixate on finding and appointing candidates with impressive qualifications, we choose new entrants based on their attitude and disposition. It is this, derived from their background and personal grit and determination, that enables children under them to truly thrive.
Our investment in the future - EDTech. We spend every penny possible on improving the provision for our young people. At Mason Moor we use VR headsets to help bring learning alive. Virtual reality helps us to level the playing field. It enables children to experience trips that aren't otherwise possible: a walk around Machu Picchu or to travel to 1835 and understand what living conditions were like during the Industrial Revolution. Recently, we have begun to embrace and grapple with AI - teachers utilise it when creating models for learning and reports for children.
Our commitment to continued professional development. Leaders at our school do not sit around in offices distant from the children we serve. Every minute counts and to that end, you will notice coaching and development alive and a core tenet of what we do. If teachers are to thrive - they need a champion too!
At Mason Moor, we are doing things differently. We exist to serve the children and our community - with a mission to provide the exposure, tools and training to a life that they may fulfil successfully - and happily!
About the school:
* We are a one-form-entry school (local authority controlled) with slightly lower-than-average numbers.
* On site, we have a specialist provision for 11 children with complex learning needs - we call this 'The Ark' and they are taught in a specialist unit class. At the back of the school, we have a provision for up-to-20 children with SEMH needs - we provide a source of rehabilitation for children who may have EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance) or those with significant ACEs (adverse childhood experiences).
* We utilise technology - we benefit from VR headsets, 3D printers and progressive approaches to enriching our children's lives (for example - with an artist-in-residence).
* Our grounds are vast and impressive. Trees at the back, nestle an outdoor wood lodge. It's used by the whole school - as is our impressive forest area.
Curriculum Delivery
We utilise a curriculum called 'Lion Pathways'. A sequenced learning pathway created and curated for teachers from some of the most talented and excellent subject teaching experts in their field. Over 800 lessons across all of the non-core are planned and ready for delivery. Teachers are asked to innovate and amend for classes to suit individual needs.
Investing in PEOPLE
Since February 2024, we've invested in the CALM app. Every staff member employed has the opportunity to download the full-subscription for free (and to share this with up to 5 people in their household).
We recognise that there is NO one-size-fits-all approach to mental health and, since the pandemic, we all need to look after ourselves in different ways. The app isn't a golden bullet, but it does offer a mix of things to support staff in their home lives - sleeping, meditation, daily affirmations, music and more.
We encourage you to be the teacher you want to be. Whether that's through NPQ courses, Maths development you are interested in, Masters study or more! We can only be as successful as the people we have in our team.
Mason Moor works alongside St Mary's Primary (SO14) and Valentine Primary (SO19) so that we (collectively) have 7 forms of entry to support planning, share resources and have a buddy at another school.
Teacher support and assistance:
* We give more than the STPCD defined PPA. All teachers receive almost 4 hours per week. You have that extra hour during the week to give you the time you need.
* We don't expect you to bring tea, coffee, milk. We provide the refreshments - you provide the magic.
* You can have two paid days off per year (wellbeing days) - so you really can enjoy that Taylor Swift concert and not worry about the hangover :)
* We will pay towards courses and accreditations that you think will support and improve your teaching.
Information about your application:
1. We encourage tours and for you to come and see the school and how we do things. Call Lorraine (School Business Manager) or email on: info@masonmoorprimary.co.uk – re: Tour of the School.
2. Your interview shouldn't be a stressful experience. All shortlisted candidates receive our questions, ahead of interview, so that you can bring with you the notes and information you wish to share.
3. Applications can only be received from those living in UK or with a right to work in the UK. We are a local authority maintained school and cannot support those with visa applications.
4. We follow Safer Recruitment Guidance as well as Keeping Children Safe in Education updates.