What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential
• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) • Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in Early Years (A/I) • An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R) • Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I) • Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I) • Statutory curriculum requirements and requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I) • Knowledge of current professional teaching standards (A/I) • Experience of teaching in a Primary phase (A/I/R) • High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I) • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R) • High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R) Last updated: 31.03.2022 • Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R) • Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R) • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I) • Ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions (A/I) • Able to use own initiative and motivate others (A/I/R) • Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and parents to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them (A/I/R) • Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure (A/I/R) • Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I) • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R) • Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I) • Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I)
Desirable
• Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I) • The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I) • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I) • Experience of teaching in the EYFS (A/I/R) • Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R)
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either theTeachers’ Pension Schemeorthe Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to anextensivediscounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GPor Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Workscheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry-leadingEmployee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• TrainedMental Health First Aidersin all our settings
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.