Upper KS2 Class Teacher
Burnt Oak Junior School, Sidcup, Kent, DA15 9DAThis job expired on 23 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Job start date
31 August 2023
Closing date
23 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
3 June 2023
Job details
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
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Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Pay Scales MPS1 – MPS6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Burnt Oak Junior School is a delightful 2 form entry within The Pioneer Academy. We are a vibrant ‘village-feel’ school embedded within the heart of Sidcup’s community. Judged as Outstanding by Ofsted in July 2018, Burnt Oak Junior School is described by pupils as ‘a bursting ball of joy’. Our motto is Inspirational Teaching – Aspirational Learners.
We are looking for a KS2 class teacher to teach one of our delightful Year 5 or Year 6 classes in the new academic year. This could be a full time role or a part time role job sharing with an experienced teacher. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and from ECTs. We can also show you our wonderful nurturing school in action so please call us on 0208 300 5854 to arrange a tour. Please note that suitable candidates, whose applications meet the person specification, may be called to interview before the closing date.
Burnt Oak Junior School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more on our website or checking out all the amazing experiences we offer on our Twitter pages!
What the school offers its staff
At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we have signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter and increased our PPA offer this year to up to at least 4 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
What we offer you:
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.
- High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
- Excellent CPD opportunities throughout your career, including bespoke ECT development, subject leader training and access to NPQs.
- Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
- Access to professional coaching.
- A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
- Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.
- Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.
- Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
Further details about the role
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the job description/person specification. To apply for this vacancy, please complete the application form, indicating how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Job Description/Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a self-disclosure declaration with your application. Applications should be submitted via email to recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, online searches will be completed as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates, searching online content that is publicly available for inappropriate online content that may suggest that a shortlisted candidate may not be suitable to work with children, or that may harm the reputation of the school. If any issues of concern come up in online searches, shortlisted candidates will have an opportunity to address these at interview. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List. Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment. Where applicable, if an applicant with a provisional offer of employment has lived and/or worked outside the UK, they will be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct.
The Pioneer Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. Our school Safeguarding Policy can be downloaded and read on our website.
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About Burnt Oak Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 245 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Burnt Oak Junior School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 300 5854
Burnt Oak Junior School is a 2 form entry junior school within The Pioneer Academy. This oversubscribed school was graded by Ofsted as Outstanding in July 2018, and is described by pupils as “a bursting ball of joy”.
Arranging a visit to Burnt Oak Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk.
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