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Full Time Classteacher (Key Stage 2)
Early Career Teacher or Main Scale
This is a rare and excellent opportunity to join our thriving school, with a reputation for high outcomes for pupils, wonderful pastoral care and a strong culture for staff well-being. We are a community school where 'Learning for Life' encapsulates everything we do and where children become equipped with the knowledge, skills and character needed to thrive and be the best version of themselves.
At Highwoods, we are passionate about developing the whole child when supporting and nurturing young minds. Our school values underpin everything we do:
Inspirational, Accessible, Aspirational and Resilience.
Through our rich and broad curriculum, our Forest Schools Programme and our love of learning, we provide a stimulating, safe and thriving environment where children learn about themselves and the world around them.
The Trustees are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher for September 2024. They are looking for a candidate who is passionate in motivating and challenging all children to achieve their best, while supporting a culture of high expectations, in a caring and nurturing environment.
ECTs or Main Scale teachers are welcome to apply for this post.
Our successful school can offer you;
very friendly, well behaved and enthusiastic children
supportive parents
a kind and caring positive ethos
a strong team of highly motivated and hard-working staff
supportive Trustees and leadership
opportunities for leadership growth and development
You will:
be passionate about teaching and learning and believe in the potential of all children;
be a reflective practitioner- keen to learn and develop and collaborate with others.
be able to maintain and continue to develop a team ethos with all staff
have good communications skills
have an understanding of effective safeguarding practice
We would encourage the opportunity to show candidates our school prior to interview. Ideally we are seeking a teacher for Year 3 or 4, but we can show flexibility if requested.
Candidates can visit the school and apply for the post by emailing Natalie Jamieson at admin@highwoodsprimary.com
What do people say about us?
'Parents are extremely positive about every aspect of the school and the overwhelming majority would recommend the school to others' (OFSTED 2019)
'The good relationships and mutual respect established between teachers and pupils result in a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classes and around the school. Pupils are very supportive of their teachers' (OFSTED 2019)
'Equality of opportunity has a high priority and real efforts are made to ensure that no one experiences any barrier to their learning'.
'Everything in school is about the pupils who are at the heart of everything … Learning habits and cultures are strong. The nurture provision is vast. (Essex Advisor 2024)
Take a look at our website for a glimpse of what we are about:
https://www.highwoodsprimary.com/
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.