Year 1 Class Teacher

Parkside Primary Academy   Midland Road, Royston, Barnsley, S71 4QP  

YEAR 1 Teacher (Full Time)    REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2017   

The Governors of Parkside Primary Academy are looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Year 1 teacher.   Parkside Primary Academy is an Academy of Excellence and a very high performing school; in the top 100 schools in the country for sustained progress and rated in the top 10 of similar schools nationally for attainment. The Head of Academy is a Specialist Leader of Education, with particular expertise in staff development.   

At Parkside Primary Academy our vision is simple; we seek to provide all our children with the education they need to become confident and articulate, independent learners and thinkers. We achieve this through excellent teaching and provide learning opportunities of the highest quality both inside and outside the classroom. This underlines our commitment to prepare our children for the next stage in their educational journey so that they will become active, healthy and informed citizens of tomorrow.  

We believe that all our children can achieve well and that everyone has an important part to play in Parkside Academy life. Our priority is to ensure that all children will meet or exceed their own expectations, both socially and academically. We aim to ensure that all our children get the best possible results, develop a passion for learning and are equipped with the knowledge and skills to succeed at secondary school. We believe that hard work and commitment are the keys to success.  

 The successful applicant will: 

· Maintain the Academy’s high expectations of attainment. 

· Be passionate about enabling children to achieve their best. 

· Be committed to providing outstanding learning experiences.

 · Display a good working knowledge of the National Curriculum.  

In return we offer the applicant: 

· An opportunity to join a team of committed professionals working within a positive and supportive learning environment. 

· Continuing professional development and further career development. 

· Enthusiastic and well behaved children.  

 Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.   Further details and application forms are available on the school website; please visit www.parksideacademy.co.uk and follow the vacancy links.  

 Closing date for applications is Friday 3 February 2017 at 4.00pm.    

Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service check. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.