Class Teacher

About the role:  Eastcote Primary Academy have a great opportunity for a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join us for September 2017.  Our successful candidate will be joining an incredibly strong and collaborative team within our school, and we welcome applications from NQTs as we can provide excellent professional development opportunities for all teachers who join our community.  Visits from prospective applicants are welcomed - please contact our main office on 0208 856 1346.

We are looking for someone who:
•    Is a graduate with QTS
•    Has evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher
•    Has high levels of success in teaching across KS1 and/or KS2
•    Has the highest expectations of pupils and themselves
•    Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking
•    Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed
•    Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors
•    Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills

About Eastcote Primary Academy:  Eastcote Primary Academy is a one-form entry school which prides itself on its community atmosphere. We are very fortunate to have a building that provides us with a wonderful learning and working environment for children and staff alike.

All the staff at Eastcote are committed to ensuring that the school keeps its friendly, caring atmosphere whilst ensuring that children develop a broad range of life skills. We want all the children to become confident, independent learners who show respect for one another and can talk articulately about their feelings and ideas.

We teach a thematic curriculum which aims to be responsive to children’s interests and backgrounds. In addition to developing the basic skills of literacy and numeracy, children also learn scientific, technological, creative and thinking skills to help them prepare for life in the wider world.

We participate in a wide variety of sporting activities through inter-school competitions, our house system and lunchtime and after school clubs. We are always keen to extend our range of partnerships with parents and community groups to ensure that children at Eastcote enjoy exciting opportunities and have an enriched learning experience. Educational visits, school journey and visitors play an important part in school life.

We can offer you:
•    The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
•    A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
•    A stunning environment with modern building, excellent resources and facilities
•    A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
•    A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

Being part of the Leigh Academies Trust:  Being part of a successful multi-academy trust allows the academy to share best practice and collaborate with colleagues from a number of other schools in the local area.  As part of the 'cluster' structure all of our academies are grouped together in key geographical area to enable them to be able to support each other and share resources.  It also offers staff better access to career opportunities as the Trust is committed to developing and promoting from within wherever possible.  We also want the Trust to be an organisation where people can enjoy teaching and become the type of teacher they aspire to be.  For more information on working for the Trust please visit our careers pages.

Diversity at our core:  As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

The academy is committed to safeguarding children and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the Trust.