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Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Hillcrest Academy

Leeds

Salary:
MPR/UPR
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
September 2022
Apply by:
6 June 2022

Job overview

Required to start: September 2022

Class Teacher 

MPR/UPR

(Temporary maternity cover until 31st August 2023)

We are looking for an outstanding teacher who:

  • uses a wide range of creative teaching methods to motivate and inspire children to succeed and achieve
  • has effective classroom management strategies 
  • has a commitment to raising standards and accelerating children’s progress
  • works effectively as part of a team 

In return we can offer:

• friendly, enthusiastic children

• support of a caring staff team committed to children's success

• professional development working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust

• fun and a challenge!

Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. 

Are you interested in applying?  We would love to hear from you. Candidates are invited to visit the school to look around, if you wish to visit telephone 0113 262 4080 and ask for Alice Fisher – Business Manager. An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from our website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs, by email to recruitment@hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone. If you would like to know more about Hillcrest Academy, please visit our website at www.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk.

Please note if you submit an electronic application we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: Monday 6th June 2022 (noon)

Applications should be returned to: Recruitment@hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk 

Interviews: Friday 10th June 2022

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position. 

“Every lesson counts at Hillcrest Academy. Teachers are relentless in supporting every pupil to reach their potential.” - Ofsted

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About Hillcrest Academy

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+44 113 262 4080

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Hillcrest Academy is a larger-than-average primary school located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The school provides places for around 400 pupils aged 3-11. Hillcrest Academy is part of the GORSE Academies Trust, which is responsible for the running of around eight schools in the local area, at both primary and secondary level.

Hillcrest takes great pride in its extremely diverse catchment area, with a high proportion of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds and a similarly high proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language.

Principal

Vicky Oddy

Values and vision

Hillcrest Academy seeks to ensure that every pupil receives a high-quality education regardless of background. To this end, the school highly values its investment in extra-curricular activities and an interesting and relatable curriculum. Parents are encouraged to play a large role in their child’s education, in order to foster a sense of community and responsibility.

With such a diverse intake of pupils, tolerance and diversity are of paramount importance to the primary school, and pupils are encouraged to have respect for different faiths and belief systems.

Ofsted report

Pupils leave Hillcrest Academy reaching standards from very low starting points that are close to those achieved by other pupils nationally. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Every lesson counts at Hillcrest Academy. Teachers are relentless in supporting every pupil to reach their full potential.

View Hillcrest Academy's latest Ofsted report

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