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Classroom Teacher

Classroom Teacher

Knutsford Multi Academy Trust

Cheshire East

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
21 October 2019

Job overview

The Trust are seeking to appoint a Year 1 teacher for a fixed period providing absence cover.  The successful candidate will be a creative and highly motivated teacher who has high expectations of themselves and of the children that they work with and can inspire children to learn. 

 

They must be prepared to challenge and be challenged and contribute to the high quality of teaching and the increasingly rich curriculum that we are developing in our school.


We are looking for a candidate who has:

• a record as a successful classroom teacher in KS1

• a passion for nurturing and developing children 

• a drive to be the best teacher they can be

• the attributes to be reflective about their practice and a determination to continually enhance the learning that takes place in their classroom

• the necessary skills to build successful working relationships with all members of our team

• a secure understanding of the national curriculum and assessment requirements

Please apply using the KMAT application form and a letter of application addressed to Mrs Alison Hooper, Headteacher.

Egerton is a member of Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).  We will also conduct a Right to Work in the UK check and a Disqualified Person check in line with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable.

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 Knutsford Multi-Academy Trust does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment.  We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records.  Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.


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About Knutsford Multi Academy Trust

Knutsford Academy provides secondary education to over 1200 students aged from 11 to 18 in the historic town of Knutsford, less than 20 miles from the centre of Manchester and minutes from the M6 motorway. Students arrive in Year 7 from the local primary schools in Knutsford and we also attract a number of students from the south Manchester and Northwich areas. The school formed in 1953 as Knutsford High School and still operates from the original site in the centre of the town, it transferred to Academy status in 2012. 

The school has a thriving Sixth Form and over the last four years has  achieved a 100% pass rate at A Level which has seen a large number of students progressing to Russell Group universities. At GCSE, in the summer of 2018 80% all grades were at 4 or above and 25% of all grades at 7 or above with an overall improving progress 8 score.

Our focus is driven by our three core values: 

Academic Excellence - We provide a supportive and challenging environment to ensure our students achieve academic excellence at Knutsford Academy.

Strong Community - We draw on the strength of our community within Knutsford Academy and work with our local community around Knutsford.

World Class Opportunities - We aim to prepare our students for life beyond school by providing world class opportunities.

The Academy Team

The Academy is led by Executive Principal Mike Cladingbowl, a former National Director for Ofsted, who oversees the strategy and running of the school. There are currently over 60 teachers at the school and a support team who all work collectively to deliver the very best for our students.

Professional Development

The Academy provides a range of training programmes through our own teacher training school, including a PGCE run in partnership with Liverpool John Moores University, together with a personal development programme for those looking to progress to the next step, offering the NPQML and NPQSL, run in partnership with the Star Institute.

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