Teacher

Teacher (Placed in EYFS/KS1 in the first instance)

From Summer Term or sooner if possible

Permanent, full time

MPR/UPR £31,650 - £49,084

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising of six secondary schools and one primary school with over 750 employees and over 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands. 

Since joining Invictus Education Trust, Rufford Primary School has been on a journey of school improvement. We are now looking to recruit a teacher with high aspirations and standards for all stakeholders to continue with the progress made.

This will be an exciting opportunity for you to make an impact in a growing Trust. If you are someone who enjoys working at pace and adopts a flexible attitude to work, this could be the opportunity for you. The successful candidate must be able to rise to the operational and strategic challenge, as well as being able to communicate effectively with Trustees, Governors, leaders and colleagues, enabling the best possible outcomes for children.

NQT’s are welcome to apply for this position.

We are seeking an exceptional Class Teacher to join our dedicated team at Rufford Primary School. This is a full-time position, initially in EYFS / KS1 with the flexibility and willingness to work across the school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that inspire and challenge all children
• Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in your students
• Scaffold teaching approaches to support the diverse needs of all children, including those with SEND
• Effectively use formative and summative assessment to monitor progress and plan subsequent lessons
• Maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Excellent subject knowledge and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting, preferably with a focus on SEND or inclusion

Desirable Qualities:

• Passion for working with children and a genuine desire to make a difference
• Creativity and adaptability in lesson planning and delivery
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to our school's RISE values: Resilience, self-awareness, integrity, and excellence

Why Work at Rufford Primary School?

At Rufford Primary School, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional education for all our children. As part of our supportive and collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with our engaging and caring children
• Benefit from the support and resources of our Trust
• Receive ongoing professional development to enhance your skills
• Be part of a school built on our strong RISE values

If you are an enthusiastic, dedicated, and experienced Class Teacher who is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the school, please contact Ms Pippa Laight, PA to the Headteacher on 01384 686717.

Closing date: 24th February 2025 at 12 noon

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews due to take place: 26th February 2025

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as a part of our recruitment process we will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any comment, image or other content that could cause reputational damage to the trust and/or give rise to a safeguarding concern. If we discover anything during our searches this will be passed onto the recruitment manager and discussed during interview.

We are deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and expect all Staff and Volunteers to share this commitment. All necessary Safeguarding checks will be undertaken which must have satisfactory outcomes, otherwise the conditional job offer may be withdrawn. Details of the checks that will be undertake can be found at: Keeping Children Safe in Education, 2024 – KCSIE 2024

This role has been assessed as working in regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS plus Children’s Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

Positions at the school are exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to a post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). DBS Filtering guidance can be found on the GOV.UK website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-filtering-guidance/dbs-filtering-guide

As a Trust we are committed to ensuring that throughout our recruitment and selection process, no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.