[220510B] Class Teacher KS2

Drake Primary Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Class Teacher KS2 to join the School in September 2022. 

Post: Class Teacher (KS2)

Location: Drake Primary Academy, 1 Johnston Terrace Ope, Plymouth, PL2 2EN

FTE Salary Range: MPS 1-6, £25,714 - £36,961

Contract Type: Fixed Term (1 year) until 31st August 2023, full time; term-time.

Contract Hours: 32.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

We require an enthusiastic, innovative Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our vibrant team in September 2022. The post is to cover the sabbatical year of a teacher until their planned return in 2023.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for candidates who have a passion and desire to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. You must have key stage 2 experience and the ability to inspire and challenge our children in order to fulfil their potentials.

About the School

Drake Primary Academy finds itself at an exciting time as we continue to develop our curriculum to achieve the best possible outcomes for children. We have dedicated staff and our children love learning. We are a forward-thinking school that has an exciting values led curriculum. 

We pride ourselves on being a warm and friendly school that welcomes visitors and actively encourages a partnership with parents. The school received a GOOD from its September 2021 OFSTED inspection. Ofsted noted that 'staff go the extra mile to help pupils- whenever they need it.' 

We strive to provide a high quality creative and engaging education within a caring and happy environment where our children thrive. We believe that education is a lifelong process and that whatever children learn here with us will from the building blocks for the rest of their lives.

In return, we can offer you:   

• The support of our experienced team in developing your classroom practice.    
• A hardworking but caring environment where the children thrive.   
• Working with children who have a desire to learn and do well.   
• Providing you with the opportunity to work alongside other members of the school and academy trust staff.   
• Access to Reach South Multi Academy Trust’s high quality continuous professional development programme.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

 

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. 

Closing date: for applications is Monday 23rd May 2022

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing Monday 13th June 2022

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website, click ‘quick apply’ on the advert.

Opportunities and Benefits  

We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.  

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.