What skills and experience we're looking for
Willow Brook has a family ethos and whilst we have high academic standards, we are determined to provide a creative curriculum. We are situated in a semi-rural setting and enjoy the outdoor opportunities that our space provides.
The successful candidate must have
• recent experience of working with children in Years 5 and 6
• a high standard of maths and written/spoken English
• a sound knowledge of the Primary Curriculum.
• the ability to work alongside (or in the absence of) the class teacher
• skills to lead group work and 1:1 interventions
• the knowledge and creative skills to be prepare work
• the confidence to provide effective feedback to staff, children and parents/carers.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for applicants who put children’s well-being at the heart of all they do and who believe in the capacity of all young people to learn and grow, despite the various challenges they face. You must have a positive and enthusiastic attitude and be willing to get involved in the wider life of the school. Willow Brook staff are strong team players, willing to go the extra mile to make school a positive experience for our pupils. In return, we enjoy working in a supportive, happy community.
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.