Class Teacher

Endike Academy is now recruiting for a Class Teacher. This role could be your next career opportunity. 

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and are looking for your next step into leadership then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. 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 we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Permanent - full time Teaching Hours 

• To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful, attractive and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning.
• To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the school’s curriculum, ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects.
• To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes, with appropriate differentiation, challenge, support and maintain with high expectations.
• To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety following school procedures and policies.
• To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all abilities.
• To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning.
• To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress.
• To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.
• To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers.
• Contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.
• To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements.
• To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice.
• To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional.
• To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist.
• To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.
• To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned.
• To support the principal in promoting the ethos of the school.
• To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.

 About our Academy

All that we do at Endike is underpinned by our Trust values of:- Aspiration, Ambition, Courage, Respect.

The children and adults within the school look for these values in themselves and each other at each point in the school day. We celebrate when these values are seen in practice and understand that by demonstrating them, we are on track to be the best that we can be!

Salary & Benefits

·        M3 - M6 FTE £31,750 - £38,810 Per annum

·        Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme

·        CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses 

·        Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

·        Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

·        Rewards and Recognition Scheme

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for

• A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.
• A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements.
• A clear understanding of age related expectations for children within the Primary phases.
• Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion.
• Strong application of ICT to enhance children’s learning.
• Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.

 About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button. 

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.