What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience
•Ability to work independently using own initiative.
•Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
•Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the school both indoors and out doors.
•Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to.
•Fluent English speaker
•Effectively communicate with adults and children
•Good written, verbal and non verbal communication
What the school offers its staff
As part of the Rivers C of E Trust, the heart of all we do is our school ethos –Love, Learn, Live. At the core of this ethos is a belief in nurturing and ensuring the positive wellbeing of all our children. Alongside this we have an experienced, dedicated and determined staff team who have consistently high expectations of all children in all aspects of school life.
As a school, we are committed to creating a happy and vibrant community, where everyone feels valued, where students are stretched and supported academically and are given memorable experiences that excite them about learning for life. This is underpinned by our school values.
Our STARS values:
Sharing Trust Achievement Respect Safety
We are proud to be leaders of this 4-form entry primary school and independent nursery which caters for pupils from 3months old to 11 years old. Within each class the children work in both ability and mixed-ability groups ensuring all children are supported and challenged at a level which is appropriate for their ability. We are dedicated to preparing our children to be active citizens, in an ever-changing world by providing a curriculum based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Teaching and learning is also supported by the use of technology and 1:1 IPads.
When you join Summerhill’s Little Treasures you become part of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust family, a group of 16 schools and over 850 staff working in partnership to provide the best learning experience for over 4600 children.
As a member of the trust, you will have access to a wider network of friendly colleagues, working in similar positions, who are available to offer support, share ideas and provide guidance.
There are plenty of opportunities for you to thrive and grow your skills, through training and collaborative working.
Commitment to safeguarding
Summerhill’s 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. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check