Reception class teacher (0.5)

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At Queen Eleanor Primary Academy, we are highly committed to our vision of excellence for all members of our school community. We are looking to appoint a reflective and professional classroom teacher to join our talented and enthusiastic Reception team for January 2023. The post will be teaching two days per week plus one afternoon of PPA times (0.5).

We are dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all the pupils who attend our school, regardless of their diverse starting points. We also believe in the importance of staff development and the successful candidate can be assured that they will receive the support that they need to help them excel. In addition, we seek to provide all of our teachers with opportunities to lead whole school initiatives, develop their leadership potential and take ownership of their own professional development.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a highly reflective practitioner, with a commitment to their own continued professional development.
• Engage and challenge all pupils, by providing them with relevant, resourceful and enriching learning opportunities across the curriculum.
• Work flexibly as part of a team, challenge, encourage and motivate others and collaborate to help the school make progress towards its goals.
• Engage with the school community, building strong working relationships with parents and working effectively with local governors, CET directors and other professionals.

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy has served the community of Far Cotton since 1952. It is situated on the edge of the local recreation ground, just a short walk from Delapre Abbey. The school converted to an academy in September 2013, sponsored by Creative Education Trust. There are currently 230 pupils in the school, approximately 31% of whom are eligible for free school meals. Over half of the children speak English as an additional language. The school is a vibrant community where excellence, diversity and creativity are routinely celebrated. Visits to the school are highly recommended.

Queen Eleanor Primary Academy and Creative Education Trust are committed to safer recruitment and any offers of employment made will be subject to satisfactory checks including checks of the candidate’s suitability to work with children.

For further details regarding this vacancy, please contact Isaac Howarth, Headteacher, on isaac.howarth@queeneleanoracademy.org.uk or ring the school office on 01604 761200.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 12th October 2022 at 5:00pm.

Interviews are expected to take place on the week beginning 17th October 2022.