What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher to provide high-quality, supportive, engaging, teaching for the pupils in our school. You would be joining an exceptional and supportive team of professionals, who are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and our mission to make every day count for the children. Each of our individual roles has an impact on the future of our children and so, we put them at the heart of the decisions we make and the services we provide.
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School sits in the heart of Sutton in Ashfield and is a proud member of the Flying High Trust. Mapplewells has a strong reputation within the local community that is built on high expectations and being a proud Mapplewellian! We equip our children with essential knowledge and skills to enable them to achieve strong academic success as well as essential learning for life – SUCCESS is in our hands! This all takes place in an environment that showcases the highest standards of presentation from a dedicated team that places the children at the heart of every decision.
What the school offers its staff
• A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles; adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, and inclusivity and collaboration.
• Access to the national Early Career Framework, delivered through our very own Teaching School Hub.
• A comprehensive career entry package of support, to enable you to develop and feel supported within the first two years of your career. This package of support includes high-quality CPL opportunities, mentoring, a well-being buddy, regular visits from our central team, and a residential opportunity in year 2.
• A commitment to high-quality mentoring and release time, to support your development as an early career framework.
• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including the opportunity to grow and develop as a leader.
• The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including access to specialist support and services including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• Be part of one of the best schools in the universe.
• A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our schools.
• To feel a part of a team of Early Career Teachers across the trust, supporting each other and learning and growing together.
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.