Class Teacher, Primary Phase

About Us  Berryfields church of England Primary School opened as part of the Aylesbury Vale Academy in September 2013 and we now have children in all year groups from Nursery to Year 6 for the first time.  We are highly aspirational for our pupils and our distinctive, story-telling curriculum and focus on creativity enables our pupils to make very good progress.  

As a Church of England School and as part of the Aylesbury Vale Academy, we are sponsored by the Oxford Diocese and have community facilities and a children's centre on site.  A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children is essential and we expect all our staff to share our desire to serve the people of Berryfields and to help build a community that enables our children and their families to be the very best they can.  

About the Role  

We are looking for an inspirational teacher to be responsible for a Reception class.  Working alongside the Year Group Leader in a parallel Reception class, you will be responsible for ensuring that the curriculum is challenging and engaging and helps our pupils make excellent progress towards year group expectations and transition towards the next key stage.  

This post provides:

  • High levels of mentoring and support for newly qualified teachers and those in the early stages of their career. 

 • Opportunities to develop pedagogy and leadership skills by working closely with colleagues and school leaders on the continuing growth and development of the school; by cross-phase working within the primary school and with the adjoinging secondary school and by partnership working with other local schools. 

 • A commitment to professional development and scope for career progression as the school grows and as new roles emerge.  

• A pleasant working enviornment with high quality resources and well planned provision, working within a supportive and collaborative team; a state of the art gym available for staff use and a 5 minute walk to a direct rail link to London Marylebone (40 minutes). 

About You  

The post is suitable for newly qualified teachers, those in the early stages of their career or for candidates with more experience.  You should have recent experience of teaching or training in the EYFS and may have experience of other key stages.  If you are a creative and reflective practitioner, with high expectations for children's achievement, if you believe in working together to make a real difference for the next generation, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of something special, then we would love to meet you and find out more about you. 

Other Information  

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, 24 October 2018.  

Please contact the Headteacher, Sarah Luton for more information or to arrange a visit Email berryfieldsprimary@theacademy.me  Telephone 01296 674263.  

Postively welcoming applications from all parts of the community.  

Our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children will be reflected throughout the recruitment process and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.