KS1 Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is now recruiting for a class teacher in KS1 as maternity cover. This role could be your next career opportunity.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you. 

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

This is a fixed term post (maternity cover until January 2024) post-full time, 32.5 hours per week.

About our Academy

We are a small rural primary school on the edge of Hogsthorpe village, around 7 miles outside of Skegness. Everything we do is based on educating our children’s hearts and minds. 

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy provides a continuous learning journey from children from four to eleven years old. As a result of our high expectations and strong curriculum, our children make at least good progress from their starting points and achieve well. Our key stage 2 results are well above national standards. 

We deliver a knowledge rich curriculum, which is underpinned by important skills learnt in English and maths.  We make learning interesting and fun, and our children enjoy school. 

Salary & Benefits

M1 - M6 £28,000-£43,685 FTE per annum 

Access to Teachers’/Local Government Pension Scheme

CPD 

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for 

 Experience of teaching in KS1

Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching

Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies

Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these

Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures

 Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning

 Recent experience of an OFSTED Inspection and its follow up

An understanding of good inclusive education

Understanding/experience of using programmes such as RWI, Talk 4 Writing

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.  

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

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.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please click 'here'

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. 

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.