What skills and experience we're looking for
White Woods Primary Academy Trust consists of 14 primary schools, all within theborough of Rotherham. We put children at the heart of our decision making andwish to appoint a candidate who shares our values of Child Centred, Collaboration,Curiosity and Challenge. This is an exciting time to work in our Trust. We arecommitted to making our schools exceptional and believe in helping you becomethe very best professional you can be. We want all our professionals to be part of ourcast, not the audience.
The successful candidate will be based at Swinton Queen Primary School. We hopeto find someone who is enthusiastic and wants to work with great children,supporting them to achieve high standards. We are able to support an early careerteacher and give time to develop CPD in our school, benefiting from expertiseacross the wider Trust. This role will be based in year 3/4, working alongsidecolleagues within our lower key stage 2 phase. There is a possibility that this role willbecome permanent.
We welcome applications from both ECTs and experienced teachers alike.
We are looking for someone who:
● Believes reading is the key to a good curriculum.
● Wants to engage with current educational research and development.
● Is an inspirational teacher who demands high expectations of learners.
● Holds a passionate belief in the inclusion of all children and the ability to respondto the challenge of inclusion.
● Has excellent classroom management skills, focussing on an inclusive andrelational approach.
● Can use assessment to move children’s learning forward.
● Has good planning and preparation skills.
● Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with pupils, staff, governors,parents and the community.
● Is enthusiastic, resourceful, passionate and keen to ensure that the highest possiblestandards of pupil achievement, personal development and well-being areachieved.
What the school offers its staff
● A supportive, warm and welcoming ethos.
● An excellent CPD package.
● Enthusiastic children.
● A leadership team who are committed to staff well-being and promoting ahealthy work life balance.
● Dedicated staff committed to achieving high standards.
Further details about the role
Closing date for the above post is: Wednesday 4th December at 12 noon.
Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10th December.
Visits are warmly encouraged to our school.
The job description and person specification are attached to the job advert via theTrust website. You must complete our online application form to be considered forthis post.
Visits are warmly encouraged. Please contact us via email:enquiries@sqp.wwpat.org or 01709 570438 to arrange to view the school and meetour Headteacher, Paul Higginbottom.
How do I apply?
Please complete our online application form by clicking on the link below:
Please note all information needs to be completed on our online application form aswe will not accept a CV.
Commitment to safeguarding
The School is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidates will have to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check(DBS). This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found: at