Classroom Teacher

Job Description

ALTON PARK JUNIOR SCHOOL

CLASSROOM TEACHER

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £24,373-£35,971 (Point M1-M6)

Start Date:1st September 2020

The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate as a Class Teacher at Alton Park Junior School. It is an exciting time to join the school and be part of its journey.

The position will suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher. We are happy to accept applications for full or part time hours and 2 teachers wanting to job share.

We're looking for you if you:

· Are an excellent classroom teacher who is able to model good practice

· Have excellent interpersonal skills with adults and pupils

· Hold high expectations of pupils, staff and self

· Demonstrate positive and effective management of pupil welfare and discipline

· Have energy and enthusiasm

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Alton Park Junior School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to work scheme and discounted rates at a local nursery

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk quoting reference 261. Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date: Midday, Monday 6th January 2020

Shortlisting date: Monday 13th January 2020

Interview date: Monday 20th January 2020

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Information about the School

Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.

At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.

Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.

We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.

Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.