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  • Job start date

    1 March 2021

  • Closing date

    16 December 2020 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    27 November 2020

Job details

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Working pattern

Full-time equivalent salary

Main Pay scale commensurate with experience

Reception Teacher job summary

Oaks Primary Academy has a truly fantastic opportunity for a Reception Teacher to join us on a fixed term basis (approximately for 12 months).

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 Oaks Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
216 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Oaks Primary Academy has a truly fantastic opportunity for a Reception Teacher to join us on a fixed term basis (approximately for 12 months). Joining us from 1st March 2021, this is a rare chance to play a pivotal role in the success and development of the academy and children; our teaching staff at Oaks Primary provide fantastic education opportunities for all of our pupils.

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who will continue the outstanding work of our current team, who are creative and imaginative teachers, responsible for planning and delivering highly effective learning opportunities that meet the needs of all children. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations of all pupils are essential as well as a comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum and new assessment framework.

This is a full time, fixed term position until April 2022​​​​​​​ and offers a salary commensurate with experience. Please note that interviews will be conducted the week commencing 14th December 2020, therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a graduate with QTS

Has evidence of outstanding practice as a classroom teacher

Has good knowledge of the Foundation Stage

Has high levels of success in teaching in EYFS and KS1

Has the highest expectations of pupils and themselves

Is enthusiastic, imaginative and forward thinking

Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage children to achieve and succeed

Is able to form positive relationships with children, staff, parents and governors

Possesses excellent interpersonal and organisational skills​​​​​​​

In return we will offer you:

The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy

A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment

A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities

A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

Working for Oaks Primary Academy: Oaks Primary Academy is a small academy with approximately 160 pupils on roll and an additional 21 pupils in our Nursery. We are very proud of our school and the hard work and positive attitude of all our pupils and staff. Teaching areas are both safe and well maintained, providing a stimulating working environment for pupils. We are continually striving to improve our facilities in order to enrich the experiences of our pupils.

The teachers and support staff form a very strong team and work closely with the Governing Body and Leigh Academies Trust to promote high standards throughout Oaks Primary Academy.

The academy teaches a broad and balanced curriculum which is enriched by a wide range of extra-curricular activities. It is our aim to provide a happy, safe, and caring community, where everyone is encouraged and supported to achieve their goals.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2020, our Trust will comprise 28 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 15 primaries and 2 special) educating over 16,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. We also have one further secondary academy in the development phase, due to open in September 2021. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training providers and a large teaching school. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Diversity at our core: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

All roles within the Trust are subject to an Enhanced DBS check in addition to other pre-employment checks.

Recruitment and hiring during COVID-19: Despite the challenges we face, recruitment and hiring will continue for all Leigh Academies Trust vacancies with as little disruption as possible over the coming weeks and months. This is for all senior, teaching and support staff appointments. Applications will still be reviewed and interviews conducted in a timely manner, although interview activities will vary. If you have any queries or concerns, please get in touch with the LAT Talent Team - talent@latrust.org.uk.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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