The RJ Mitchell Primary School Part of The Aspire Learning Federation Tangmere Crescent Hornchurch Essex RM12 5PP Tel: 01708 551 684 E-mail: rjmschoolofficetheaspirelearningfederation.co.uk Executive Headteacher: Ms Victoria Morris KS1 Class Teacher Salary: MPS 3 - UPS 3 Work Pattern: Full time post - Permanent Reports To: Head of School Post Start Date: September 1st 2025 What are we looking for? This isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.The Aspire Learning Federation is offering an extraordinary opportunity for an exceptional teacher who has proven experience in working with both mainstream and high need SEN learners to join our small but mighty team here at R J Mitchell Primary School: a very unique LA maintained, mainstream primary school which has a highly inclusive ethos, where almost a third of its learners are on the SEND register and their complex high SEND needs are met through the mainstream, resource and specialist SEN unit provisions. A person who is passionate about their job as a teacher and understands what inclusion for all really means; A person who is passionate about equipping all learners with the skills and confidence to succeed socially, emotionally and academically; A person who values restorative practices and trauma-informed education and the importance of nurturing both learners and staff; A person who has a ‘can do’ attitude, is caring, hardworking and resilient in their outlook; A teacher who understands how children learn and has a proven track record of outstanding practices in teaching and learning within the primary phase; in particular in supporting SEN pupils with high need within a mainstream setting; A teacher who has a creative and innovative approach to teaching and learning and you go to great lengths to deliver this on a daily basis; A person who is IT savvy and uses technology to enhance their teaching; A person who is passionate, proactive and organised and able to work at a fast pace and to tight deadlines. A person who is resilient and displays high levels of commitment to their work and work colleagues. What can we offer? Opportunity to work closely with colleagues in our partner school within our federation; Supportive and enthusiastic senior leadership and Inclusion team; Forward thinking and innovative educational environment in which to work; Use of range of technologies to support teaching and learning including G Suite Opportunities for continuing professional development in key pedagogical approaches/ leadership and management. Please see a copy of the job profile for further details regarding the role and responsibilities of the job Informal visits to The Aspire Learning Federation at R J Mitchell Primary are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by telephoning the Office Manager, Mrs Carley Garland on 01708 551684. Please apply online. Closing date for applications: Friday 28th February 2025 Interviews: w/c 3rd March 2025 Equal Opportunity Statement: We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated with respect. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will consider adjustments to support candidates with disabilities. Commitment to safeguarding The Aspire Learning Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. Everybody who works for the schools within The Aspire Learning Federation is expected to promote and 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): Professional qualifications Childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) 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.