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Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join a school that is determined to give every child, every chance, every day? Then you could be in luck.
Unity Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational, experienced Class Teacher to join our happy and thriving team. We were graded 'Good' by Ofsted (July 2017) and are a part of the REAch2 Multi Academy Trust, the largest Primary only trust in the country. Following the conclusion of secondment from another REACh2 school Unity requires a Year 3 Class Teacher from January 2021.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic and creative Class Teacher who has a passion for teaching and learning. Applicants will have to demonstrate that they have excellent classroom practice, the energy and commitment to make a difference and a desire to ensure that all children reach their full potential.
We are looking for an individual who is:
Able to make learning irresistible, inclusive and fun;
Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school;
Confident in using a range of resources to make the classroom more engaging;
Dedicated to on-going professional development.
We can offer:
- Happy, interested and engaging children who enjoy being at school
- A caring, friendly and hard-working staff team
- Good opportunities for professional development for staff at all levels
- An ongoing commitment to staff wellbeing
- A supportive leadership team, that believes in distributive leadership and says 'yes' to good ideas;
- Good humour at all times.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to help us to make a difference and continue to move our growing school forward. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. More information is available from the School Business Manager, Miss Katie Mears.
We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory medical checks, enhanced DBS clearance and references.
The school, and REAch2 Academy Trust, reserves the right to appoint earlier if an exceptional candidate applies for the post, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
Closing date: Thursday 15th October at 4pm.
Interviews: Thursday 22nd October
Information about the School
Unity Primary Academy is a member of the REAch2 Trust; a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellent for all pupils whatever their background or circumstance. Teachers within REAch2 belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
REAch2 benefits from the involvement of leading educationalists, including our board member Professor John West-Burnham, and strong links to prestigious institutions such as the Institute of Education.