Class Teacher

Ainthorpe Academy is now recruiting for a Class Teacher to join us in September 2023. This role 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. 

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role - Fixed Term Full Time Position

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy's policies under the direction of the Headteacher.

To be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.

We would be delighted to accept applications from teachers early in their careers but we are also looking to add some experience to our middle leadership team. We are particularly interested in developing our maths, computing or MFL leadership capacity but first and foremost, we want teachers who can excite our children with their expert teaching.

• To teach pupils in their assigned groups according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere.
• To assess, record and report attendance, progress, development and attainment of assigned pupils and keep such records as required by the school’s systems.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.
• To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of a designated group of pupils.
• To develop a stimulating learning environment and rich educational experience that provides students with a range of learning opportunities and allows them to fulfill their potential.
• To contribute to the development of the school curriculum, teaching materials, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
• To ensure a high quality learning experience for pupils, which meets internal and external quality standards.

About our Academy

At Ainthorpe Primary Academy, we are unwavering with our ambition for each other, our community and our pupils. We use a subject specialist teaching model which helps our staff become experts in the subjects they teach and this helps with unnecessary workload. Ainthorpe is a fantastic place to work but I may be biased! We really sweat the small stuff because we love our jobs and we really care about our children and families.

Tours welcome-Please email kprince@ainthorpeprimary.co.uk to arrange.

Salary & Benefits

• Teacher Main Pay Scale M1 - M8 £28,000 - £38,810 FTE per annum.
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• 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:

•  Qualified teacher status
• ·A degree or equivalent qualification.
•  Evidence of in service professional development
•  Primary teaching experience / training

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

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 in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

How to apply

To complete our on-line application form, please click on ‘apply here'

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

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

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.