Year 6 Class Teacher

It’s an exciting time to join Olive School, Hackney, where you will feel a sense of team spirit and family like no other. We strive to give our young learners the very best start in life with a strong school culture that has led to Olive School, Hackney to achieve some of the best results in the country.

We are looking to recruit an experienced Year 6 Class Teacher to join us and our expanding team. You will play a pivotal role in a committed team and make a real impact on the outcomes of our pupils. You will have the opportunity to be involved in creating outstanding learning environments and great opportunities for career progression. 

You will:

• Work in partnership with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body, staff, pupils, parents and the Local Authority in generating the ethos and values which underpin the school, enriched by mutual care and respect extending into the local community
• Develop, use and apply one’s expertise to secure appropriate and consistent progress for all pupils across the range of background and ability.
• Observe and be observed by colleagues and utilise feedback effectively.
• Participate in pedagogic discussion and development, in order to share effective practice with colleagues.
• Use performance data to inform planning and teaching, including the evaluation of pupils’ progress and setting of appropriate targets for improvement

What we offer:

• A commitment to a healthy work/life balance with 20% PPA time to reflect increased marking commitments.  

• 3 extra PPA days off per year  

• Friday afternoon PPA off site  

• Smaller class sizes  

• Co-planning with colleagues  

• Bespoke weekly training sessions  

• Access to our Simply Health Plan      

• Childcare Vouchers Scheme   

• Cycle to Work Scheme      

• A supportive and caring SLT team

As a teacher at Olive School, Hackney, you will be part of Star Academies, one of the UK's most successful multi-academy trusts in the country. It is our mission to deliver the very best education to young people in our schools across the UK. As well as achieving excellent academic results, TET schools are deeply committed to the personal development of our young people. We are proud to contribute to the communities we work in and students have the opportunity to support local projects.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Salma Ahmad on 0207-683-7436.

CVs will not be accepted for this post. Applications must be made via e-Teach.

Closing date: Friday 30th November

Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 10th December

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts within our school are subject to satisfactory references, DBS and health clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.