Class Teacher

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for a Class Teacher. This role at The Abbey C of E Academy could be the ideal next step in your career. If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. See what it means to be part of the David Ross Education trust from our children and parents here.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Are you looking for the opportunity to work as part of a team to provide a World Class Education?

Are you an excellent classroom practitioner who is keen to make a positive difference to the pupils you teach?

Are you committed to self-improvement with high expectations of both yourself and the children you teach?

If so, then you may be the applicant we are looking for.

The Abbey CE Academy, a 2 form entry junior school located in Daventry, is looking to recruit an excellent teacher to join our staff team and continue to raise attainment and progress. Our ideal candidate will be well-organised, have excellent classroom and behaviour management skills, be able to work as part of a team to deliver the very best education to the pupils in your care and willing to reinforce our school’s Christian values and ethos.  

Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

In return, we can offer you pupils who are keen to learn, a supportive environment, opportunity to develop your own talents and opportunities to work not only with colleagues from our school but across our network of schools. 

Schools within The David Ross Education Trust are committed to developing talent from within and provide staff with opportunities to work collaboratively across the Trust and to progress within it. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in broadening their own horizons. 

If this sounds like the ideal job for you, then please arrange a visit to see the school in action through office@abbeyceacademy.co.uk  

Standard Teaching hours, term time only - Permanent vacancy

Salary & Benefits

• MPS
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree level education or an equivalent professional qualification
• An understanding of the different ways in which children learn and of a variety of
• teaching strategies
• Thorough knowledge of the whole primary curriculum its organisation and assessment
• for learning
• Demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the processes of inclusion and equal opportunities in particular knowledge of strategies for EAL pupils learning
• A clear understanding of current educational legislation, issues and debates
• Successful promotion of positive behaviour management strategies
• Successful experience of accelerating rates of pupil progress through the use of accurate assessment of and for learning

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 33 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Apply now - please visit our website to submit your application.

Abbey C of E Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.