Class Teacher

Wold Academy is now recruiting for a Class Teacher. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. 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 we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Wold Academy are looking to attract an enthusiastic and passionate full-time permanent teacher in their first few years of teaching who would like to join Wold Academy. Wold is a supportive school environment and part of a MAT that is committed to the development of their teachers. ECT’s welcome. 

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject).
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.
• To use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of your teaching and assessment procedures and its impact on pupils’ progress, attainment and well-being, refining your approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.

Visits welcome by appointment, week commencing Monday 3rd June 2024

Closing date for all applications is: Monday 17th June 2024

Interviews to take place, week commencing Monday 24th June 2024

Vacancy start date: 1st September 2024

Full Time Teaching Hours / Permanent

About our Academy.

Wold is part of the David Ross Education Trust, a network of 35 unique and diverse academies committed to becoming the top performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in the country. We pride ourselves on our academic rigour, driven by talented, dedicated and inspiring teachers who help our students to fulfil their true potential.

Salary & Benefits

• M1-UPS3 £30,000-£46,525 FTE per annum
• Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers [include if applicable to role]
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD
• Experience of teaching in KS1 or KS2
• Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching
• Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies
• An understanding of good inclusive education
• Understanding/experience of using programmes such as RWI, Talk 4 Writing etc.

       The successful candidate will:      

• Show energy, enthusiasm and commitment to pursuing their career within the Trust.
• Have a passion for teaching and learning.
• Be reflective, open to feedback and driven to be outstanding.
• Believe passionately about the potential for world-class education and will go that extra mile every day.
• Be committed to their own professional development.
• Have excellent personal skills in supporting us to work towards our vision.
• Enjoy working with others and can inspire everyone within the team.

        In return we can offer:

• A supportive, structured ECT Induction Programme, if applicable
• The opportunity to work with our amazing pupils
• A chance to work alongside a team of friendly, supportive and highly skilled staff
• A warm and welcoming working environment with a positive and caring ethos
• A successful, forward thinking school with an exciting future
• An excellent provision for your professional development.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

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.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please us the ‘apply here’ tab.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.