Class Teacher
The Willows Primary School, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9ERThis job expired on 13 December 2024 – see similar jobs
Closing date
13 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 November 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Teacher contract - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPR / UPR
What skills and experience we're looking for
Think you know The Willows? Think again..
Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.
We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are.
We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking champions of children (teachers!) at all stages of their career to join us on this exciting journey.
We need you to be the key that unlocks learning and inspires increased self-worth in our children by…
- Making learning enjoyable and memorable by stimulating a spirit of inquiry and igniting a lifelong love of learning in your classroom
- Passionately promoting and leading the development of a curriculum area by staying up to date with the latest developments in the subject and sharing innovative teaching techniques.
- Seeking out partnerships to enrich the learning experience, fuel aspirations and enable all children to realise their full potential,
- Nurturing our children and families by encouraging a positive self image, a sense of personal responsibility and strong self-worth.
- Being flexible and quick thinking, having initiative, energy, creativity and excellent communication skills
- Showing true team player qualities by collaborating with colleagues and participating in the wider life of the school.
- Ensuring every day counts for every child.
There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve.
So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us.
Visits to our school are most welcome - we can’t wait to meet you.
What the school offers its staff
A forward-thinking school that encourages self-motivated continuing professional development.
A supportive ethos where your contributions will be valued
The opportunity to plan with colleagues to ensure a rich and inclusive curriculum offer.
Trust in your professional capabilities and support for you to realise your innovative ideas.
A school where you will be enabled to make your mark and you will really know you are making a difference in the lives of children.
Further details about the role
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Willows Primary School is an Orwell Multi Academy Trust Academy and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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About The Willows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 357 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- The Willows Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- office@thewillows.omat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01473683178
At The Willows we are all on a journey to become successful learners, with curious children and dedicated staff all striving to be the very best they can be. Working at the heart of the community, we are also seeking to bring opportunities for learning to parents and families so we can work in partnership to support our children.
Placing the children at the heart of all we do here at The Willows, means we are constantly looking for new and exciting opportunities to enhance the learning and research that supports the approaches we take.
This is evident as we continue to build a curriculum that not only challenges but also inspires the children, placing experiences and creativity at the centre of their learning experience. A curriculum that also values the development of positive attitudes, social skills and service to others, creating resilient and tolerant citizens who want to change their world for the better.
Alongside our high expectations of how the children can behave and what they can achieve academically; it is also our mission to ensure that The Willows is filled with the magic of childhood where a ‘wow’ moment is never far away.
If you would like to know more about our school and the journey of improvement that we are currently on please do not hesitate to contact our friendly office team who will be pleased to help.
We look forward to meeting you soon and sharing a little more of our wonderful world with you.
Arranging a visit to The Willows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thewillows.omat.org.uk.
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