KS2 Class Teacher

Waterfield Primary School is looking for an individual who has a passion for working with children in KS2, is an excellent practitioner committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and will work hard to ensure all children are able to achieve the best they can. This information pack will help you to learn more about our fantastic school and I hope that you will be excited about the prospect of joining our excellent team. High quality and well-supported staff are crucial for the success of our children, and we are able to offer a comprehensive professional development package.

What does the role involve?

We are looking for a teacher who can be responsible for the education and welfare of designated classes and groups of pupils in accordance with the requirements of Conditions of Employment of School Teachers, having due regard to the school’s aims, objectives and schemes of work and schools’ policies and to fulfil the Professional Standards for Teachers in England. To share in the corporate responsibility for the wellbeing and pastoral care of all pupils and to carry out any reasonable instructions given by the Principal, SLT and SENDCO.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated educator to join our fantastic team. Candidates should be committed to securing the best outcomes for our pupils and should be willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and the wider community.

Additionally, the Job Description and Person Specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience that would make for our ideal candidate.

Waterfield Primary School

• Behaviour at the school is excellent.
• Leaders have established high expectations for all pupils, underpinned by the school
• values of kindness, respect and hard work
• Parents feel very positively about the school. Parents of children with special educational
• needs and/or disabilities (SEND) say they are very well supported and happy

OFSTED report 2022

Waterfield Primary is a caring and diverse two-form entry school of approximately 376 pupils, set on a spacious and attractive site. We have a talented and highly committed team of staff, with a strong combination of experienced and newer colleagues. The development of staff is a key feature of our work, and we collaborate closely with other local schools and schools across our Trust.

The Senior Leadership Team is an experienced and well-established group, which oversees key strategic areas of work in the school including monitoring pupil progress and the quality of teaching. The Principal works with a talented and ambitious team, with excellent support from the Trust’s Head of Education and CEO.

The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust is a family of 8 schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.

Benefits of Working with The Collegiate Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer an number of benefits that can be found in more on our website at Benefits of Working with TCT | The Collegiate Trust (tct-academies.org). We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making. We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.

How to Apply

For more information on what you will be doing, who we are looking for, the school and the Trust, please see download the Applicant Information Pack.

To apply, please use the Application form on the TES website.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

The Collegiate Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.