Early Years (EYFS)/Year 1 Class Teacher
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Outer London) + £1,500 Harris Allowance + Health Cash Plan + Harris Benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2017
Job overview
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way opened in September 2016 and is due to move to a brand new modern, bright building on Purley Way with its second intake in September 2017. Our academy is a warm, welcoming place to work and learn.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative teacher with high expectations to join our collaborative and growing academy team in September 2017. This is an exciting position, which could offer excellent career progression and development. The position could be in EYFS or KS1 depending on the skills and experience of the person appointed.
What we are looking for:
The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about, and experienced in implementing current good practice, including synthetic phonics, and a creative approach to English and mathematics. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner and team player, who enjoys teaching, has a desire to contribute to the development of the school and has:
- A passion for children’s learning and development;
- High aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
- High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further development.
For NQTs, we provide our highly successful Harris Federation NQT programme where you will train alongside other NQTs from across the Federation. This enables aspiring teachers to support and learn from each other, in the true collaborative spirit of Harris. There is a structure of support and challenge with customised professional learning, and every NQT has a professional mentor.
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Candidate Information Pack above.
Why work at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way?
- Excellent professional development opportunities;
- An ambitious, successful and vibrant place to work, with a brand new building and superb facilities;
- Children who are bright, confident and eager to learn;
- A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children;
- A senior leadership team that is committed to developing others;
- Generous Harris benefits.
For a confidential discussion about this post or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Donna Neblett on donna.neblett@harrisprimarypurleyway.org.uk.
Deadline: 24th April 2017, 12pm
CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE NOW.
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Attached documents
About Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
- Harris Primary Academy Purley Way
- 47 Propeller Crescent, Waddon
- Surrey
- CR0 4FE
- United Kingdom
School summary
Harris Primary Academy Purley Way is a new academy, which opened in September 2016 as part of the Harris Federation: a London based charity that has more than 20 years’ experience of running successful schools in London. The brand new school opened initially with Reception children and will grow each year.
At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, you will be part of a team that is laying the foundations and work collaboratively to build a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment, which offers educational excellence for our community and ensures that all children can make the best start to their academic journey.
At HPA Purley Way, we work tirelessly to provide a fun and creative curriculum which evokes and inspires curiosity, and exploration through play. The individual needs and abilities of every child are extended through tailored, high quality provision.
Academy Ethos
It is our aim that children achieve two fundamental milestones whilst at Harris Primary Academy Purley Way:
• To develop a love for learning
• To fulfil their academic and social potential
Through a broad and balanced curriculum, our ambition is to inspire and support each child to understand and demonstrate our ‘Golden Rules’ of Showing Respect, Taking Responsibility and Making the Right Choices.
In their first year at school, children are taught to read, taught to write and taught to understand basic mathematical concepts. Our ethos is that “All children have the right to be safe, happy and respected so that they enjoy their learning and reach their full potential.”
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