Key Stage 2 Class Teacher with SENCO - ref 505

The David Ross Education Trust is now recruiting for a Class Teacher (KS2) with SENCO. This role at Cedar Road Academy could be the ideal next step in your career.

About the role

To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class. 

To carry out appropriate planning, teaching, marking and assessment activities so each child can achieve their potential.

To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

Salary & Benefits

· MPS-UPS (Depending on experience)

· Access to Teachers Pension Scheme.

Who we are looking for

· A degree or equivalent qualification.

· Evidence of in service professional development.

· A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively through RE, PE, The Arts (ART, DT, Drama, Music). 

· A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements.

· A clear understanding of age related expectations for children within the Primary phases.

Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching. 

· Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion.

· Strong application of IT to enhance children’s learning.

· Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 33 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment, including events such as the DRET Spring, Summer and Winter Cups, Music Cup, volunteering trips abroad, and regular trips/visits throughout the year.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. We offer high quality programmes for CPD and Leadership Development delivered through our Teaching School Alliance to support our practitioners to deliver high quality teaching and learning across our academies.

Our Academy

Cedar Road Primary School has over 400 pupils aged 5-11. Over 88% of the pupils achieve Level 4 plus in Reading, writing and mathematics combined. The school was judged by Ofsted in July 2010 to be good with outstanding features in several areas, including pupils' contribution to the school and the wider community and the school's engagement with parents and carers. The school is a member of the Area Improvement Partnership in the town and feeds several secondary schools including Malcolm Arnold Academy.

Apply now

To apply for the position, please submit your CV and covering letter to jobs@dret.co.uk by 19th January 2018, quoting reference 505.

Cedar Road Academy is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.