Class Teacher
Westbridge Academy
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to M6: Inner London Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2024
Job overview
Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment
STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. We are looking for a talented KS2 teacher and aspiring leader to join our team at Westbridge Academy.
You will join a strong and supportive team within an Academy that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.
You will:
- be passionate about teaching and learning;
- be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn;
- be a positive role model, who will inspire and motivate others;
- have a ‘can do’ attitude;
- be committed to improving the life chances of every
We can offer you:
- a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
- excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
- free school lunch, freshly cooked each day in our Academies;
- membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
- 50% reduction to Benenden Health Care subscriptions;
- A friendly and welcoming working environment.
Visits are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office - 020 7228 1293. The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification - CVs are not accepted
Closing date: 20th May 2024
Interviews: 22nd May 2024
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS, social media check and satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.
About Westbridge Academy
- Westbridge Academy
- Bolingbroke Walk, Westbridge Road, Battersea
- London
- SW11 3NE
- United Kingdom
Westbridge Primary School is a mixed, non-selective primary academy with nursery for children aged 2-11, situated in Battersea, south-west London. It is part of a multi-academy trust called the Chapel Street Community Schools Trust, which supports seven schools with a Christian community focus. Westbridge provides places for 200 pupils.
Westbridge Primary School opened in September 2000, before reopening in April 2014 as an academy.
Headteacher
Diane Thompson
Values and vision
The Westbridge Primary School vision is to transform pupils’ lives and help them reach their full potential. Creating the whole person is also a particular focus. Teachers aim to develop the social and personal life skills of each student, as well as encouraging them to succeed academically.
Westbridge prides itself on being a diverse community, with more than 14 nationalities and 18 languages providing a rich cultural heritage for the school. It follows the Chapel Street values of grace, love and fellowship, in order to create inclusive communities for children to study in. Chapel Street was founded on the belief that places of education can benefit not just students but also their families and communities.
Ofsted report
“The school takes effective action to respond to behaviour incidents including bullying and prejudiced-based incidents. As a result, pupils feel safe and enjoy school. School leaders have effectively increased the rate of progress made by pupils in reading, and are improving rates of progress in mathematics and writing.”
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