What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate about primary education and has a well-developed personal ethos of how children learn best.
• Is an experienced practitioner who can foster excellent relationships with children.
• Has a proven track record of enabling children to make strong progress.
• Has high expectations of all children and is able to inspire and motivate.
• Is able to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and its community.
• Must have an ability to/interest in supporting the development of an area of teaching and learning across the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return we will offer you:
• High levels of in-class adult support.
• Creative, curious children who are independent, resilient and work well in a team.
• An environment for learning which is engaging, relevant and exciting.
• Skilled and friendly staff who are dedicated to making a difference to every child’s success and well-being.
• A culture which encourages children, families and staff to work together to move our school forward.
• A strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other.
• An innovative workplace in the Academy Trust, which offers a wealth of opportunity for continuing professional development.
Further details about the role
Applications are welcome from experienced teachers. ECT/NQTs need not apply. Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to arrange a tour or to discuss the role further please contact the school office: 01444 451264 or office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk to arrange a video/phone call with the head teacher. Alternatively, further information and an application form are available on our website Please email your completed application form and covering letter to office@wardenparkprimary.co.uk or post to Warden Park Primary Academy, New England Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3JS.
We may choose to interview and appoint early for the right candidate.
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.