Class Teacher

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time permanent teaching position at the Bournes Green Infant & Junior Schools. We are seeking to appoint a committed, passionate, and creative classroom practitioner who is passionate about learning and wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of our children.

The post is not fixed to one specific year group, and we would particularly welcome applicants who would be able to teach in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or lower KS2. You will have the ability to inspire, engage and motivate our pupils to do their very best. Our children are looking for an enthusiastic teacher with good pedagogical knowledge and subject knowledge who has high expectations and makes learning fun.

We are looking to appoint someone who will:

• provide innovative opportunities for all our children to shine and achieve.
• have strong values and high expectations.
• be ambitious for our children.
• have a commitment to an inclusive learning environment

We want to appoint the best teacher for our children and are open to applications from ECTs and experienced teachers.

Visits to the school and a further discussion regarding the post are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.

For further information and to arrange a visit please contact the school office 01702 587099 or email David Denchfield (Executive Headteacher) at ddenchfield@bournesgreen.secat.co.uk

The Academy Committee is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical clearance, Enhanced DBS and Childcare Disqualification Declaration.

Information about the School

Bournes Green Infant & Junior Schools are two-form entry schools and part of the Southend East Community Academy Trust. We are caring schools with truly wonderful children who love to learn and are supportive by enthusiastic and engaged parents. Our staff, governors and Trust are extremely dedicated, friendly and supportive of each other.

At Bournes Green Infant and Junior School, we have high expectations and high outcomes for our children. We pride ourselves on the very strong education we offer our children and the excellent opportunities we provide through our enhanced foundation curriculum.

It is important to us to develop children who are ready for the next stage in their education and beyond. Our Learning Powers are woven through our curriculum and help to develop essential attributes such as curiosity, perseverance, imagination and improvement.

Teachers at Bournes Green benefit from:

• Free Benenden Healthcare
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• SECAT pay scales which are higher than the national teacher rates
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Regular staff buffets at lunchtime
• Access to fantastic grounds which includes a swimming pool
• Classrooms which are about to have a major refurbish (including bespoke Teaching Walls)
• Joint PPA
• Highly dedicated additional adults who support the children's learning
• Experienced and supportive Senior Leaders
• Time allocated for Subject Leadership
• Meetings/INSET days thoughtfully planned and include regular TOIL.

We are committed to supporting and improving the strong links that we have with our community and to working collaboratively with our colleagues at SECAT.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit please contact the school office 01702 587099 or email Catherine Chiles-Paras the School Office Team Leader, on admin@bournesgreen.secat.co.uk

Please visit www.secat.co.uk to download an application pack and return completed forms to hrhelpdesk@secat.co.uk

Application closing date: Midday on Monday 24th April 2023

Shortlisting date: Tuesday 25th April 2023

Interview date: TBC

SECAT reserve the right to appoint before the closing date

A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found in the policies section of the SECAT website (www.secat.co.uk)

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references. We are an equal opportunities employer.