KS1/KS2 Class Teacher

KS1/KS2 Class Teacher

Are you an outstanding practitioner? Or have the potential to be outstanding?

Well, perhaps we could be just what you are looking for and you could be the one for us! We are particularly looking for teachers with enthusiasm and commitment who have very high expectations of all their pupils.

John Wood School & Nursery is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school located in Croydon and is part of the Chancery Education Trust. There have been many positive changes made to the Academy since academisation in 2016. In January 2019 the Academy was graded ‘Good’, Ofsted recognised staff have high expectations, pupils respond well, they have strong relationships with their teachers and are aspirational for their futures. We believe that every child is different and that everyone deserves the opportunity to be happy, secure and successful. The academy is surrounded by large grounds and benefits from a spacious and attractive site with a good deal of green space which enables us to take our learning outside, including through Forest School sessions.

Who are we looking for?

We are currently seeking to appoint an inspiring and dynamic KS1/KS2 Class Teacher (ECT’s welcome) to join our committed and enthusiastic team.

We are seeking for a teacher who can:

• Model and disseminate high quality teaching pedagogy and practice to secure consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning for our children
• Have high principles and expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment
• Have good interpersonal skills and able to work well as part of our staff team
• Be committed to on-going professional development
• Contribute to the wider life at the Academy
• Share the Trust’s ethos of improving educational standards and the life chances of young people;

Chancery Education Trust offers huge professional development prospects across all the Chancery Education Trust Academy sites.

Working for Chancery Education Trust, means you can be assured that you will be contributing to our mission to enable every child to achieve their best. All our academies work collaboratively to share best practice and are supported by the expertise within the central team to enable them to focus on teaching and learning. As a Chancery Education Trust employee, you will receive excellent opportunities for career progression and access to bespoke CPD to enhance your professional growth.

At the heart of what we do is staff development and we are very proud of our Investors in People Gold Accreditation, which is awarded to only 2% of institutions, nationally.

If you are keen to make a positive difference to children’s outcomes and progress your career in a dynamic, forward thinking Multi Academy Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed; please contact Shelley Floyd, HR Administrator on 020 462 5867 or email HR@chanceryeducation.com for further details.

To apply for this position please download an application form from any of our Academy websites, www.johnwoodschool.com, www.pickhurst.com, www.darrickwoodinfants.com or Chancery Education Trust www.chanceryeducation.com. Completed application forms can be returned to office@chanceryeducation.com.

Chancery Education Trust is committed to providing an education and environment which offer equality in opportunities and freedom from discrimination. We believe that all pupils and members of staff should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential whatever their background, identity and circumstances. We are committed to creating a community that recognises and celebrates difference within a culture of respect and co-operation.

Chancery Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Pickhurst Academy storing your personal details in our database, in line with the new GDPR requirements.