Cover Teacher
Waterloo Primary Academy, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY4 3AGThis job expired on 3 September 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,000 - £41,333
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Zest Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a driven, dynamic, and committed cover teacher, who has the passion, knowledge and skillset to drive up standards and complement our existing team of excellent practitioners at this pivotal time in Waterloo’s development.
Waterloo Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with its own nursery, situated at the very heart of an area of significant deprivation in Blackpool. This brings a significant level of challenge to the role, but at the same time, significant rewards.
Warm and respectful relationships between staff, pupils and families are at the heart of this welcoming school. Pupils are happy. They benefit from strong pastoral support provided by caring and knowledgeable staff (Ofsted 2023)
If you have the drive, resilience and determination needed to make a difference, this is an exciting opportunity to join us. We are a passionate team, who are fully committed to the journey of improvement that we have embarked upon and who are determined to ensure that every child at Waterloo, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to achieve amazing things!
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, outstanding and flexible practitioner and will be enthusiastic about delivering a range of subjects to children aged between 3 and 11. They will be committed to providing a secure, happy and exciting learning experience which meets the needs of all learners.
In addition, we are seeking to recruit someone who will:
- be an enthusiastic practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- be committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils, no excuses
- be innovative and highly motivated
- be committed to on-going professional development
- have excellent professional and personal skillsincluding resilience
- be committed to the educational, social and emotional wellbeing and growth of every child
- have the ability to form excellent partnerships with colleagues, parents and carers This post will suit a teacher with experience of delivering the primary curriculum (including EYFS) and have a demonstrable track record of high expectations, excellent behaviour management skills and successful outcomes for children.
It is imperative that applicants are able to work independently and flexibly as part of our large staff team, all of whom have the desire to make a significant difference to the lives of our pupils. Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you:
- a caring and safe school with a warm and nurturing ethos
- a dedicated and supportive Leadership Team that challenges itself every day to make a difference to the lives of our children
- friendly, supportive colleagues who work exceptionally hard and are committed to providing high-quality education and experiences for all
- a strong safeguarding and pastoral team
- happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are very proud of their school
- rich, high-quality professional development
- access to a bespoke wellbeing programme
- automatic enrolment to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- a skilled and enthusiastic Governing Body, who are dedicated in their support of the school
- the opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of the children and families we serve
Further details about the role
How to Apply:
The job description, person specification and application form are available to download from the school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/ or alternatively, contact the school office on 01253 315370.
Please return your completed application form and a succinct covering letter of application (max. 2 sides of A4) via email to: Mrs Nicola Lea, Chief Operations Officer HR@zestacademytrust.co.uk
If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any questions regarding the post, please contact the Headteacher, Jenny Brown on 01253 315370.
Thank you for the interest you have shown in this vacancy.
The Trust and Governing Body adopt a positive attitude to the employment of Disabled Persons and guarantee an interview to those who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.
Commitment to safeguarding
Waterloo Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory three-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act. Please note CV’s are not accepted.
Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates. Please see Zest Academy Trust Recruitment and Selection policy for further details - located on our school website https://waterloo.zestacademytrust.co.uk/our-vacancies/
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Waterloo Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 608 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Waterloo Primary Academy website
- Email address
- hr@zestacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01253315370
Thank you for showing an interest in our current vacancy. Waterloo Primary Academy is a three-form entry primary school with its own nursery, situated at the very heart of an area of significant deprivation in Blackpool. This brings a significant level of challenge to the role, but at the same time, significant rewards.
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