Class Teacher (Early Years)
University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, Chichester, PO19 6PE13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Summer Term
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 9am
Date listed
3 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Term Time only, 39 working weeks.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650 - £49,084
What skills and experience we're looking for
Evidence of continual professional development that is relevant and appropriate to the post
Very good knowledge of pedagogy, and research, initiatives and technologies in learning and child development
Knowledge of the national curriculum with particular interest and expertise in at least one area
A good knowledge of emerging technology and the use of IT to enhance learning and engage pupils
Understanding of assessment for learning and its use to raise standards
Current knowledge of safeguarding legislation and government guidance relevant to the post
An understanding of the role of parents and the community in school improvement and how this can be promoted and developed
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer You for Your career
- A strong commitment and support for your journey
- Opportunities for shared learning and collaboration across the Trust and the wider network
- Extensive professional and personal development opportunities
- To help shape the future of successful and innovative schools.
To be part of something bigger
- A system leader on the local and regional stage
- A strong and supportive governing body
- The opportunity to be part of the Academy Leadership Teams, where they are passionate and committed to a shared set of values to make a difference as we drive improvement in a changing world
- A collaborative Trust which inspires innovation and a network of professionals who, through can influence and shape the strategy of the whole organisation.
To make a difference
- To be part of a team that makes a real difference to the life chances of our children and young people
- Contributing to the creation of a culture and environment in which staff feel valued, are inspired and work in buildings which promote and enhance the progress and learning of our young people.
Other staff benefits
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme • The mental health and wellbeing of staff is of key importance and in addition to professional support we provide an extensive employee assistance provision, including 24/7 telephone helpline and counselling
- Lifestyle health and wellbeing programme
- Access to an extensive personal development programme
- Access to the University’s vast Library resources and to the National College resource
- Employee Discounts platform, saving £££’s on a range of goods and services
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eyecare Voucher Scheme
- Eligibility to join TOTUM (NUS Extra)
- Security of knowing you are joining an organisation whose sponsor has been promoting education for almost 180 years.
Further details about the role
The University of Chichester Academy Trust’s brand-new academy will serve the evolving communities at the western edge of the Berewood development and will become an integral part of the wider local community.
We are looking for an experienced Class Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will be a good or better, confident classroom practitioner with high expectations of children´s achievement and behaviour. They will be committed to improving standards for all children and have the skills to create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment, ensuring all children are achieving their best in all areas of learning. With a positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills, they will have a commitment to work as part of a team and contribute to the wider aspects of school life being committed to working in partnership with parents / carers, governors and the local community.
We intend to make this academy “outstanding from the start” so that all pupils will enjoy a wide and rich curriculum, and benefit from well-designed, attractive surroundings that will enable really effective teaching.
Newlands Primary Academy will become part of the family of the University of Chichester Multi-Academy Trust, that has built a strong reputation, providing exceptional support for its children and staff. Across the Trust there is a shared commitment for collaboration which has empowered leaders to share their expertise and work together for the benefit of all. We are all committed to the same vision and values and a shared belief that education has the power to transform society.
Aligning to the culture and ethos of the Trust, you will provide a child-centered approach to education, an engaging curriculum, and will inspire a sense of collective purpose, with high aspirations for pupils and staff. You will drive and lead the growth and development of our new academy and work collaboratively with parents, our Central Trust team, and other Trust academies to develop and deliver a dynamic partnership model and advocate for the Trust.
If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity or to arrange a visit to Berewood Primary School, our current local academy, please email Laura Turvey, Leader of Academy Improvement, Laura.Turvey@chi.ac.uk
Full details of the post can be found by visiting our website, www.unicat.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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About University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- j.whittle@chi.ac.uk
- Phone number
- 01243793421
Multi Academy Trust
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