Teacher

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher to join our strong, dynamic team. This is a permanent position, suitable for a more experienced teacher with experience in a similar role.

Overall purpose of the role:

• To plan, teach, monitor, assess and evaluate the education for the children taught.
• To share in the corporate responsibility for the well-being and discipline of all pupils.
• Take responsibility for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Work constructively as a member of staff within the whole school team.
• Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).

We are looking for:

• An enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who seeks to inspire and excite children in their learning, has high expectations and a commitment to achieve the very best for children of all abilities and backgrounds
• Someone who is an outstanding role model for colleagues, pupils and the wider community
• A staff member who has a commitment to giving children the best start in life and developing ‘can do’ attitudes
• Someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Someone who has a commitment to share expertise across academies and make a difference to all children within the Astrea family
• A teacher who has the energy and determination to make a difference.

In return, we can offer you:

• A creative, happy and supportive working environment with a strong sense of team
• A school with an ambitious culture built on shared values and high expectations
• Children who come to school with a smile and that are keen to learn
• A well developed and progressive curriculum with a range of teaching resources
• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• An experienced, passionate and considerate leadership team
• Leadership committed to staff development opportunities and career progression based around your needs and interests
• Networking opportunities with other local schools and academies
• A range of well-being incentives led by the school’s well-being champion
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A wide range of professional development and training opportunities.

About us

Astrea Academy Trust are fully committed to being diverse and inclusive workforce where together we can embrace each other’s unique individuality, background and heritage. We believe that by reflecting and representing the communities and people we serve, we will better and further the life chances of our pupils.

Interested in applying?

If this is something you’re interested in, looking for a new challenge, have a passion for education or maybe all of the above, take a look at the Applicant Brief to find out more about the role before applying.

We are happy to arrange a visit to the school and would strongly encourage people to come and meet us before applying. Please telephone the school office on 01709892145 to book an appointment. To find out more about the school, please also look at the information on our school website: https://www.astreathehill.org/

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks including references and enhanced DBS checks.