KS2 Teacher

Fairfield Academy  is now recruiting for a KS2 Class Teacher on a fixed term for one year. This role could be the ideal next step in your career.

Are you an ambitious and motivated Primary Class Teacher who is keen to make a difference?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, encouraging, positive individual who can motivate all children and provide them with the highest quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will be committed to inspiring children to learn and to fulfil the school’s ethos “Aspiration. Ambition. Courage. Respect.”

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Fairfield Academy are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive change to children’s lives by providing children with outstanding learning experiences. We are looking for someone who is committed to working as part of a team in this dynamic learning environment.

We can offer you a great hardworking and supportive team in school, together with a wide range of training opportunities including an ECF programme, in school mentor and other bespoke courses from the David Ross Education Trust.

About our Academy

Fairfield Academy joined the David Ross Education Trust in January 2015 and in September 2017 they received a ‘Good’ judgement Ofsted.

Through dedicated teaching, a broad and balanced curriculum and outstanding enrichment opportunities, we are committed to ensuring every child reaches their full academic and social potential. We make no excuses about being ambitious on our children’s behalf and this resulted in Fairfield being recognised as one of the best state primary schools for 2021 according to The Sunday Times (November 2020)

Who we are looking for

Either experienced teachers or NQTs may apply.

Primary Teaching Qualification is essential.

​​​​​​​We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate and show evidence that they possess the skills and attributes to:

• Be a motivational teacher with the ability to make a difference

• Raise attainment and standards

• Have excellent classroom practice

• Get involved in whole school life

• Be an active team player who shows initiative and works well as part of a team

• Have high expectations of progress and behaviour

• Have a commitment to safeguard children in our care

Salary & Benefits

Main Teacher Payscale

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme 

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 34 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply Now

To complete our application form please click here  to apply through our website. Please note CV's will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

Fairfield Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.