31 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2024

  • Closing date

    31 December 2023 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 October 2023

Job details

Visa sponsorship

No, visa sponsorship not available

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Maternity or parental leave cover - TBC

Pay scale

(M1 – M9) £31,850 - £47,839

What skills and experience we're looking for

Maternity Cover Class Teacher for January 2024

Pay Scale: (M1 – M9) £31,850 - £47,839

Hours: Full time

Contract: Fixed Term – Maternity cover

Start Date: January 2024

Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful values based primary academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2022 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust.

Our partnership with The Federation means there are a host of professional development opportunities that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.

We are looking for enthusiastic and ambitious teachers and have positions available across the school. We are a school that is moving forwards and our aspirations are high for everyone!

Western House Academy has:

  • Well behaved, friendly and confident children
  • Supportive, friendly and collegiate staff
  • Great buildings and resources

You will need to demonstrate:

  • a passion for teaching and learning
  • high expectations of yourself and the children you work with
  • good knowledge of the National Curriculum requirements
  • committed to working as part of a team
  • experience of supporting young people

What the school offers its staff

For the right candidate, we will offer:

  • extensive support and CPD;
  • the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
  • a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
  • an ambitious and dynamic Senior Leadership Team;
  • a dedicated Governing Body;
  • supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
  • an employee assistance programme (EAP).

We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please visit the school website for an application pack.

Closing Date & Interviews: As and when we receive successful applications.

“The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List”.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@theparkfederation.org

Skilled worker visa sponsorship is not available for this job.
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About Western House Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
674 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
01753 526326

Western House Academy is a three form vibrant, multicultural and successful Primary Academy on the outskirts of Slough. The pupils come from a wide range of cultural, language and religious backgrounds, all contributing to the positive ethos in this excellent academy. In 2017 we were rated by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school. Western House Academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust. The federation educates and cares for 4,000 children across West London and Slough. The Trust is an approved Sponsor Academy for the Department for Education.

Arranging a visit to Western House Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theparkfederation.org.

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