Key Stage 1 Teacher (NQT's Welcome)

Are you a Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a new role for September?

Do you want to find a school that has a genuinely friendly, warm and welcoming work environment?

Would you like to join a happy, supportive and close-knit team who cares about your wellbeing? 

If you have answered yes to these questions, The Vale Academy would love to hear from you!

The Vale Academy have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Key Stage 1 Teacher to join our lovely primary Academy. Here at The Vale Academy, we believe that when our children move on at the end of Year 6, they leave with the belief and confidence within themselves to succeed, as a result, we work hard to make learning fun and exciting!  We are, therefore, looking to recruit a dynamic and committed teacher that will share our passion to see all children succeed, we also have an additional TLR opportunity available for the right candidate who wants to take a lead in Mathematics.

Our Headteacher, Kate Hooft, is genuinely passionate about creating a motivating, supportive and fun atmosphere for all her staff to work in. With the care, commitment and dedication of the Senior Leadership Team, we work hard to ensure team morale is always high. It’s incredibly important to us here that all our teachers feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged and given adequate opportunities to develop and we are currently working towards gaining the ‘Staff Well-being Award for Schools’. As a Teaching Trust, we offer exceptional teacher training and high-quality professional development programmes catered to your needs. There is a real warmth and friendliness among the staff here that you will experience for yourself, so feel free to come along for a visit! If you are looking to grow and develop in a warm, welcoming and successful Academy, come and join us at The Vale Academy!

Job Specifics:

• Start Date:  1st September 2018
• Salary: MPS/UPS (+ Additional TLR for Maths)

Why work for The Vale Academy: 

• You’ll be working in an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ school that takes pride in cultivating a positive working environment
• Our results in Reception, Year 1 phonics and Year 2 were excellent and are above the national average. 
• You’ll work alongside fantastic colleagues who work together, get along and regularly organise social events  
• You’ll be working under a caring, supportive and innovative leadership team that are here to support you in the best way possible so you make the most of your teaching career 
• We have extensive specialist facilities and curriculum in the Arts, Sport and Design and Technology
• We are a forest school and have a fully integrated outdoor learning curriculum
• Great support for NQT’s including your own dedicated mentor, reduced teaching timetable and ‘Outstanding’ teacher programmes available
• All teaching staff receive a laptop to use whilst in employment
• Local subsided gym memberships and many other staff benefits
• Brilliant CPD opportunities so you can constantly improve and develop with fantastic partnership links within The Shared Learning Trust, so plenty of opportunities to progress your career!

Here’s what Ofsted have to say: “The strong leadership of the academy trust has established a community of dedicated and enthusiastic staff who work closely together to improve standards. Parents hold highly positive views about the school and report how keen their children are to attend each day”.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th April at 12pm        Interviews: W/C Monday 23rd April

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please do apply today – we look forward to hearing from you!

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed, please contact Hannah Chandler, Recruitment Officer on 01582 211 226 or email hannah.chandler@thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk  

‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.