KS2 Teacher

Start date: 29th August 2024 or we can offer a June/July start for ECT's

Are you passionate about education and eager to inspire young minds? Would you like to work as part of a committed, creative and supportive team? We are looking for a dynamic KS2 teacher to join our wonderful school in Blackheath. 

Brooklands Primary School is a small, values-led school where all children and families are welcomed and celebrated. We build strong relationships within and beyond our local community, investing in our children’s futures by providing an enriched and creative curriculum, taking advantage of our unique locality and inspiring a life-long love of learning. Our commitment to our pupils and community, and to providing an ambitious and holistic curriculum was reflected in our recent OFSTED (January 2024) 

We are part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies transform through collaboration and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with life skills. Our recent OFSTED report graded the school as “Good” with “Outstanding” Leadership and management. Pupils, staff and families are proud to be a part of the school community. 

At Brooklands Primary School we believe that it is our responsibility to give our children the greatest range of opportunities possible. We believe that providing the valuable building blocks to learning will enable our children to grow into successful adults and valuable members of our community. 

Our school vision focuses on:

• A holistic and individual approach to supporting every child from their starting point, focusing on both academic and personal development;
• Providing a broad and balanced curriculum, designed specifically to our context and children, encouraging them to be curious;
• Creating a culture of excellence in all aspects of learning, both in the classroom and in the wider world;
• Nurturing the whole child, celebrating success at all levels;
• Valuing our well-being and acknowledging the importance of caring for the self and others
• Bringing learning to life with wider opportunities for all beyond the school day
• Inviting our community to our Big Outcomes where we regularly share, showcase and celebrate our learning;
• Providing personalised, high-quality continued professional development for all our staff, ensuring their practice mirrors the latest research and good practice.

Are you a:

• Qualified teacher with previous experience of working in KS2 or an ECT starting their teaching career
• A dedicated professional committed to ensuring the best life chances for children
• Teacher who is keen to develop their knowledge and skills of best practice

In return we offer: 

• A positive, friendly and happy working environment 
• A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils 
• A fully supported induction for ECT’s 
• National terms and conditions 
• Tailored programmes of CPD with possible cross trust development opportunities 
• Early salary access scheme and financial advice
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Further details about the school and trust can be found on our school website and the attached candidate information pack : https://brooklandsschool.org.uk/ 

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact the school office to arrange a time (please email info@bpsmat.org or phone 0208 852 8210)

Maritime Academy Trust embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the MyNewTerm website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

The Trust and its academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS clearance and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed.