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Reception or Year 1 Class Teacher

Reception or Year 1 Class Teacher

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

Wandsworth

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS (inner London) Leadership salary available for the right candidate
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Tuesday 30th August 2016
Apply by:
5 June 2016

Job overview

"This is a fantastic place to work!" - Floreat teacher

Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is a brand new school serving a community of high working children and supportive parents. We opened in September 2015 and we currently have a Nursery class and two Reception classes. In September 2016 we will have two Year 1 classes.

We are looking for a passionate Reception or Year 1 teacher with spark, drive and grit!

You will share our core values and be totally committed, as we are, to Every Child Flourishing.

We offer you:

  • A new building with fantastic facilities in which you can create your very own learning environment.
  • A new school team who will share your energy and enthusiasm to build a great school from scratch.
  • A superb professional development programme and career opportunities within Floreat.
  • Support from an exceptionally skilled executive team including our founder, Lord O'Shaughnessy, and our CEO, Janet Hilary NLE.
  • Support from the wider education community such as Pie Corbett (Talk4Writing).
  • Parents who tell us they love what we do and are ready to give you their full support.

Come and meet the Headteacher, Matthew Custance, and see what we do here at Floreat! Please call the school on 020 8353 4195 or email matthew.custance@floreat.org.uk to arrange a school tour.

Applications forms should be addressed to the Headteacher (Matthew Custance) and sent in hard copy to Floreat Wandsworth Primary School, 305 Garratt Lane, London SW18 4EQ or electronically to matthew.custance@floreat.org.uk.

Application deadline: Monday 6th June (midday)
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 13th June

Floreat Education Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and other employment checks.

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About Floreat Wandsworth Primary School

At Floreat Wandsworth, part of GLF Schools, our pupils are safe, happy and high-achieving.

School should be fun and happy pupils are more likely to be successful.  We see it as our responsibility to bring out their talents, to broaden their interests and to develop their personal qualities.

We offer an approach to education which develops in our pupils

  • An intelligent and critical awareness of the world
  • Strong communication skills based on a love of reading and discussion
  • A confident ability to think independently and with originality
  • A vast array of skills including music, sport and performing arts
  • An enthusiastic appetite for study
  • Character strengths such as service, courage and perseverance.

Why join our Team?

  • Leadership opportunities from the moment you start your Floreat career
  • Everything is positive... the children are full of joy and are always very well behaved!
  • The leadership team always have your best interests at heart.
  • The chance to work for a thriving community of families
  • Straightforward and efficient marking. This allows more time to focus on the next day of learning
  • Lots of CPD opportunities are provided by the Trust we belong to – GLF
  • Easy transport links to great places to live e.g. Tooting, Clapham, Brixton, Putney, Balham, Wimbledon and Kingston
  • It’s a 5 minute walk from Earlsfield Train Station and then a 10 minute train to Waterloo. There’s also a space for your car!

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

  • Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

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