The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk IP2 9ER MPR / UPR (£30,000 - £46,525 FTE) 0.4 FTE, plus PPA 12 months fixed term contract from 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2025 Reference: 6065 Required from September 2024 Think you know The Willows? Think again Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes. We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are. There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve. We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking a champion of children (teacher) at any stage of their career to join us on this exciting journey - Excellent experienced teachers – we need your knowledge, creativity and ability to quickly establish rapport and routine with colleagues, your class and the community. We need you to share and model your command of our craft and, as we give you the space to use the teaching techniques that you know really work, let us re-ignite your passion and remember why you joined the profession. Committed continuing career teachers – having completed your early career work in the last 2 or 3 years, we need you to bring your up-to-date knowledge of educational research and enthusiasm for collaborative working to help us create dynamic, dedicated teams. As you are deciding what path your future career will take, let us support you to consolidate your learning and seek opportunities that deepen your understanding and challenge you to use your skills in new ways. Motivated early career teachers – training is tough but you have done it. We need your resilience, openness and innovative ideas to bring fresh perspectives to our school. We know you are flexible, willing to learn and eager. Let us support you to enjoy and embrace everything this unique and amazing job will bring, knowing you are really making a difference in children’s lives right from the start of your career So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us. To find out more Please read the Job Description (pdf), Person Specification (pdf) and Equal Opportunities Form (docx) Visits to our school are most welcome, to arrange, please email: officethewillows.omat.org.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (docx) and email to: officethewillows.omat.org.uk Closing date: 9am, 12 July 2024. The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy, and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.