Primary Teacher

Are you a passionate, experienced, qualified and enthusiastic Primary/Prep Teacher, who places students at the heart of everything you do? Adcote School is a 6 – 19 school and part of the IQ Education Group. We invite applications from qualified teachers who share our vision for delivering World Class education.

 This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate to take a pivotal role in driving the direction of our Prep School. The successful candidate will have enjoyed a range of experiences to date that will have prepared them for this role.  They will be an outstanding teacher, who can demonstrate a track record of raising standards and importantly, being child centered and able to inspire young people to be the best that they can be. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations for both the young people, staff and our wider community, underpinned by our school ethos and mission and aligned with our values. 

 If you want to work in a School where you can make a real difference to young people, whilst working within a partnership of Schools, committed to cooperation and collaboration to unlock talent and fulfill potential, then this post is just right for you. In return you will be supported and encouraged to develop further and enjoy a long and rewarding career working at Adcote School. 

 We are looking for someone who:

• Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Is proactive, innovative and focused on student outcomes
• Has a proven track record of delivering and shaping high quality outcomes for young people
• Is an inspirational, ambitious teacher with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is an advocate of partnership working and community engagement
• Is a highly effective classroom practitioner with excellent student outcomes and high expectations of all learners
•  Has an appreciation for and commitment to broadening the experiences of young people
• A commitment to your own professional development

In return we can offer:

• The support and shared purpose of SLT and IQE
•  The opportunity to work in an excellent School with a talented and committed team of staff
• A dynamic and thriving student body who deserve the best
•  A competitive salary
• Excellent career opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development
• National networking opportunities

If you would like an informal conversation about this opportunity and / or to arrange a visit, please contact Lucy Capener on schoolsecretary@adcoteschool.co.uk . An application form for this post is available on the School website: Job Vacancies | Day & Boarding School Shropshire | Adcote School For Girls (Teaching Staff). It would be helpful if the letter in support of your application is no more than 2 sides of A4. Completed application forms should be returned to schoolsecretary@adcoteschool.co.uk by 9am on Monday 15th April 2024.

 Adcote School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. Applicants should note that, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (2023), it is the applicant’s responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application which is required for people working or volunteering with children.  Accordingly, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of enhanced checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service (“the DBS”) and Employer Access Online (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people). Furthermore, since 1st September 2022 Keeping Children Safe in Education requires us to conduct online searches.