Y3 Class Teacher

Do you want to make a difference to lives of children and families? 

Do you want to be a part of a team where you will help make a lasting impact on our scholars and rapidly accelerate their progress? 

We are looking to recruit outstanding teaching staff who share our vision and passionately believe that all children can achieve, no matter what their starting point, background or needs. 

Astrea Academy Sheffield is a special place. Everything we do is for our children and our community, in order to provide them with a life of choice and opportunity. Our work starts and ends with a universal belief in high standards and expectations for every child, no matter what barriers they face. Underpinning our vision is a commitment that knowledge and scholarship will be celebrated, we want our children to become resilient in the face of challenge and we commit to providing all Astrea children with rich opportunities and to supporting them every step of the way. 

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff, we are also passionate about cultivating our own talented workforce. At Astrea we believe that we can provide these unique roles by providing a huge opportunity to join a dynamic team working across the entire organisation. 

We want to continue to fill our school with great teachers who believe that EVERY child can achieve. 

What we can offer you: 

- Amazing children who love learning and are increasingly eager to achieve 

- A commitment to your wellbeing and work-life balance: a knowledge-rich curriculum ready to adapt, a compassionate approach to leave of absence, free access to our health and mental wellbeing app ‘Wisdom’, regular, staff social events 

- A positive culture where everyone is valued and respected 

- A supportive team of staff and SLT and opportunities to work together to improve practice and outcomes for children 

- A commitment to your own professional development, regardless of your stage of career: NPQs, apprenticeships, research and annual conferences; mentors who work closely with staff to develop practice through use of instructional coaching where development is identified in small attainable steps; Trust subject leads available to support development as experts in specific curriculum areas and carefully planned and sequenced CPD 

- An opportunity to be part of a school with a drive to be at the cutting edge of practice 

- A belief that happy teachers fulfil their potential. 

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role to apply.

We actively welcome academy visits. Therefore, we are arranging visits to the academy for 17 April 2024 at 15:45pm. To arrange your visit, please email paula.wood@astreasheffield.org.

The closing date for all applications is midnight on 21 April 2024 and shortlisting will take place week commencing 22 April 2024. If you are joining us from another school, academy or trust we recognise your continuous service date with confirmation from your current employer. This can positively impact a number of entitlements, including increased annual holiday payments which represent an increase in salary. This can be discussed in more detail at interview.

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.