What skills and experience we're looking for
• have high expectations and uncompromising aspirations for every child
• work alongside a happy team and people who are passionate about teaching
• have access to high quality CPD through the school and research school
• join an excellent, close-knit team who are proud to work at the school
• work with leaders who are considerate of workload and work life balance
• will take an active role in school life and being part of the team
• has experience of successfully leading a subject area across the primary curriculum.
What the school offers its staff
• A close knit school with a ‘family feel’ and strong team ethos
• Well behaved children who are excited to learn. ‘There is a purposeful buzz of learning around the school.’ Ofsted 2022
• A happy school; ambitious to become a leading primary school nationally
• A manageable and meaningful approaching to marking, feedback and assessment
• Rich CPD and leadership opportunities through The Laurels and Durrington Research School
• A sensible approach to work-life balance – constantly reviewing what we do so staff can focus on their core purpose of high quality teaching and learning.
• Supportive middle and senior leaders who value their team’s wellbeing.
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.