What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is innovative and is able to offer high-quality learning experiences
• Has high expectations of pupil behaviour, themselves and the children in their care
• Has a commitment to making a difference and to raising aspirations
• Has a good understanding of how data can be used to improve progress and standards
• Is able to contribute fully to school life
• Is committed to ongoing professional development
• Can demonstrate effective organisational skills
• Has great interpersonal skills and is able to work well as part of a team
• Has good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors
• Will support the ethos of our Church school
• Has a thorough knowledge of teaching and assessment practices in Upper KS2
• Has outstanding knowledge of curriculum content with the ability to lead others in securing successful learning for all children
• Is able to lead the further development of English, particularly in reading and writing, by inspiring and motivating through a passionate commitment to the subject and having excellent subject knowledge
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• The support and expertise of a committed and passionate teaching team and Trust
• Pupils with good behaviour and an eagerness to learn within an environment where we are always striving to improve
• Enthusiastic and happy learners who enjoy school
• A hardworking and supportive staff team who work well together
• A commitment to support your professional development, with a Trust CPD opportunities
• A significant and exciting role in the continuing development of our school
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an Upper Key Stage Two Class Teacher for April 2025. The successful candidate will also lead English across the Academy.
At this key time in the Academy’s rapid development, we require an ambitious, determined and committed individual to secure further positive outcomes for our young people, staff, families, and the wider community. Through good practice, enthusiasm for learning and the ability to inspire and motivate others, you will harness the key strengths and energy of this Christian Academy.
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.