Class Teacher - Brecknock and Torriano Primary School Federation

The Executive Headteacher and Governing Body of the Brecknock and Torriano Federation are seeking to appoint a dedicated and dynamic class teacher to join our team, the successful candidate will work at either Brecknock Primary School or Torriano Primary School. We require an excellent teacher who is passionate about improving the life chances for the children in our community. The successful candidate will be a committed team player, determined to make a positive difference.

Both Brecknock and Torriano are happy, ambitious and inclusive schools, who serve a vibrant and diverse community. As Rights Respecting schools, children’s rights and active citizenship are placed at the core of our ethos and values. We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation, promoting racial and gender equality. We believe in a diverse staff body to truly reflect our community and enrich our children’s educational experiences. Since September 2022, Brecknock and Torriano have been in a hard federation, both schools share a vision to ensure that children achieve the highest standards academically and socially. They are taught in a way which challenges their thinking, simulates their interests and promotes active citizenship.

We offer:

• Enthusiastic, hardworking and responsive children who love learning
• Passionate, caring and dedicated staff
• The opportunity to work in a Gold Rights Respecting school, with a deep commitment to global education
• Opportunity to work within a federation, as part of a dynamic professional learning community
• A commitment to staff development and evidence-based practice with excellent curriculum CPD opportunities within the federation, Camden Learning, and other national networks, e.g. Teaching For Mastery in Mathematics with NCETM, Voice 21 for Oracy, STEAM, STEM Learning and Crick Institute partnerships.
• A caring school with a commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter.
• A member of the Camden Anti-Racist Hub, focusing on decolonising the curriculum.
• A strong commitment to the arts working with Artists in Residents and performing arts experts across the partnership.

In return we ask for someone who is /has:

• an ambitious, flexible classroom practitioner
• able to inspire and motivate pupils and colleagues
• committed to obtaining high standards of achievement and behaviour
• vision, energy and enthusiasm for making learning exciting
• committed to your own professional development and the development of others

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcome by appointment. Please contact the School Office to arrange a time on:

Torriano: 0207 424 0202 admin@torriano.camden.sch.uk

Brecknock: 020 7485 6334 admin@brecknock.camden.sch.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 25th April 2023

Shortlisting: Wednesday 26th April 2023 (only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

Interviews: Week commencing 1st May 2023

The Brecknock and Torriano Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. The school is committed to the principles of equal opportunities for all in terms of service provision and employment. In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children.