Charles Read Academy is now recruiting for a Primary Teacher. This role could be your next career opportunity. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens. Do you want to be part of a family team who are committed to working together to deliver opportunities for all in a rural setting that genuinely cherishes individuality and celebrates creativity? Would you relish the opportunity to use your skills in a secondary setting with students in KS3? About the role We require, for an October 2024 start, an enthusiastic and highly committed primary school teacher who is looking for a change and the opportunity to work with students in KS3. As a Primary Teacher, you will take a creative approach to working with our pupils according to their educational needs, ensuring delivery of the school curriculum in a way that maximises children’s achievement and ability to develop. You will work with students who are not secondary ready when they join us in September. You will teach small groups of students and support in lessons and/or teach a small timetable where appropriate in English or maths years 7 and 8. We are looking for a Primary Teacher experienced in teaching a range of subjects and who shares our vision to build incredible futures by empowering young people to be happy and to make their way in the world. This is a unique opportunity for a talented and ambitious professional to join our team. We are looking for a teacher with good teaching experience, with the ability to create a nurturing learning environment and meet teacher standards. Deliver KS3 Catch up Literacy and Numeracy interventions Lead Literacy and Numeracy development for the Intervention Wave students Use assessment tools (e.g. PASS Test, Boxall Profile to: identify barriers to learning, implement effective strategies and track progress) Liaise with the Senior Leadership Team, Academy Improvement Leaders and Curriculum Develop and implement effective literacy and numeracy intervention strategies for students requiring intervention. Support the RWI programme leading to rapid catch-up for students in year 7 and 8. See what it means and feels like to be part of the DRET Way. 32.5 hours per week/Full Time/ Fixed Term 12 months Maternity cover About Our Academy The Charles Read Academy is in Corby Glen, Lincolnshire and it serves the villages between Stamford, Bourne and Grantham. In 2016, we were ranked one of the most improved secondary schools in the country in the performance tables and were proud to be judged 'good' by Ofsted in all areas in February 2022. ‘This is a school where staff want the very best for all pupils. There is a strong sense of community. Leaders are ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The values and culture of the school are woven through every aspect of school life. Pupils are proud of the school and want to do well. Behaviour in the school is excellent. The atmosphere in lessons is calm. Pupils and staff treat each other with mutual respect. Bullying is rare. Staff deal with it well.’ Ofsted. We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of confidence, resilience, ambition, courage, respect and aspiration. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning. We are very ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something genuinely different and exciting for those who join us. Our rural setting allows us the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values of Confidence, Resilience, Ambition, Courage, and Aspiration we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all. Our schools work as a team and achieve great things through these partnerships. Our subject specialists, our trust-wide intranet, a common curriculum and our online learning resources all help us share knowledge and expertise simplifying work processes allowing staff to focus on high quality teaching. We value our staff highly, and take work/life balance seriously; we realise a happy staff is an effective staff. The leadership of the academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. We have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf. In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals and as such we have No unannounced observations No lesson grading Meeting and INSET day time for joint team planning Two week half term in October Continuing Professional Development and Support We aim to bring out the best in you as well as in our students and we understand the importance of quality CPD. CRA offers a range of development opportunities, with both internal and external providers for staff at different stages in their career. We are responsive to staff needs supporting them with training and development so that they can deliver excellent teaching. Being part of the David Ross Education Trust enables us to collaborate with a range of staff from across the trust both Primary and Secondary as well as accessing CPD from HMIs and Ofsted trained staff. We are always keen in developing all our staff in which ever career direction they wish to go. Ours is a warm and compassionate community where students explore their creativity and discover their passions working alongside staff who are committed to enriching the lives of their students. We really believe that we are starting to do something really special for our students. For further details and a discussion about this role, please contact the Head of School or Executive Principal on 01476 550333 Salary & Benefits M1 – UPS3 £30,000 - £46,525 FTE per annum Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Awards and Recognition Scheme Flexible working patterns Benefits Platform discounts on car leasing holiday discounts cinema tickets restaurant booking discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Who we are looking for The successful candidate will have: Good numeracy and literacy skills Good keyboard skills and knowledge of relevant IT packages Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. Experience of working with students with SEN needs Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning Be calm, engaging, resilient, and motivated by helping every child to reach their potential; Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students; Be a reflective and resilient practitioner Have a commitment to inclusion; Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department; Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff Model professional standards across all areas of work. About The David Ross Education Trust The David Ross Education Trust () mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education. Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment. Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs. We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them. Apply now To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ tab. Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy. The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre-employment checks are in line with \"Keeping Children Safe in Education\" statutory guidance.