What skills and experience we're looking for
- QTS- At least 1 year of class teaching experience
- Know, understand, appreciate and work within the well-established culture of the school
- An interest in cognitive science and what it tells us about how to optimise learning
-A relentless drive to improve practice as you come to learn about and understand the school's very specific approach to curriculum and pedagogy
- Have high expectations of all learners and know how to use these to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils
-Willing to embrace and fully participate in the school's bespoke CPD processes
-Able to demonstrate that they can collaborate effectively with a year group colleague, staff in their phase and across the school
-Know that pupils demonstrating impeccable behaviour in class and around school is the responsibility of all staff, using the established procedures to support this expectation
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for an experienced full time teacher to work within KS2. We are able to offer Middle Leadership responsibility (with TLR) for a candidate ready for this next step in their career.
We are looking for someone who loves their job, is reflective and has a drive to get better at how they teach. Teaching and learning looks a bit different here (based on evidence, research and what cognitive science tell us about how to optimise learning), but we are ready to provide you with knowledge and skills you need to continually refine and improve your practice.
Why should you come to join us at Highworth?
-Exceptional progress and attainment for all our pupils
-We love and use: Rosenshine's Principles; Why Don't Students Like School? TLaC; StepLab; Instructional Coaching; a fully resourced knowledge based curriculum
-Children who are curious, respectful and well behaved (Ofsted say 'across classes, behaviour is impeccable')
-Kind, knowledgeable colleagues
-No planning required but we will show you how to deliver each lesson to an exceptional standard
-Supportive parents, carers and governors
-Consideration of work life balance in everything that we do
-Once a term assessment and data drop
-No marking; no homework; no unnecessary meetings
- 2 school rules: Be Kind; Work Hard
-Additionally Resourced Provision for hearing support
-Ofsted say we 'might be outstanding'. See our latest report for why: 2024 report/683277
Come and visit to find out more!
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Closing date: 24 March 2025 at 9.00am. However, shortlisting completed, and interviews offered upon receipt of each application. We reserve the right to close the application process early if we find the right candidate. Apply early if you do not want to miss out on this opportunity.
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.