Fixed term contract until 31 August 2025, subject to the review of the staffing establishment Full time/1.0 FTE TMS - UPS Plus various Company Benefits The Priory Learning Trust is looking to recruit a Teacher to work at our Castle Batch Primary School Academy (CBPSA) in Key Stage 1. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to make a real impact in a supportive and inspiring environment. Castle Batch is a vibrant and dynamic primary academy, which Ofsted judged to be ‘good’ (June 2022). Ofsted said, ‘Castle Batch is an inclusive school, characterised by very good relationships and a caring ethos’. The school has very committed staff who work creatively, in partnership with parents, to enable children to achieve great outcomes. We also place great emphasis on supporting children on a social and emotional level and have a strong ethos of inclusion in relation to our SEND children. What CBPSA has to offer - Children who enjoy learning and coming to school. An inclusive friendly church school community. Dedicated and supportive colleagues. A responsive Academy council. Continued professional development. Well-resourced learning environments. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Claire Powell at the school to arrange an appointment. As part of this role, you will be; Able to demonstrate outstanding, memorable teaching and learning that inspires students. An ambitious, highly motivated, and enthusiastic learner. Dedicated to raising aspirations and broadening horizons. Be passionate about inclusion and enabling everybody to succeed. Adaptable, thriving in an environment that embraces change. A proactive, collaborative team player who is committed to upholding the school’s core values. The successful candidate will have; Qualified Teacher Status. Relevant teaching experience in KS1 and KS2. Able to demonstrate a range of teaching styles and skills. We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community. At the Priory Learning Trust, we offer an incredible, comprehensive employee benefits package. This includes The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts. Healthshield - Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, providing services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback. Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools. Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates. CPD opportunities both internally & externally. A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues. Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health. A Cycle to Work scheme. Free on-site parking. Flu vaccinations on site, during the working day, free of charge. About The Priory Learning Trust: TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds. At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools. We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background. TPLT is also a successful Training School Alliance. This has been a great foundation on which to build for excellence. We know that this key focus on staff development will deliver exciting and effective learning to our children and young people. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity. Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance. Please see the following links to our Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and Recruitment and Selection policy. Closing Date: 19 February 2025 Proposed Interview Date: 26 February 2025 Proposed Start Date: 22 April 2025