Job Description
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Are you passionate about every child doing his or her best? Do you want to go the extra mile that makes the difference to a child's life?
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed, motivated and caring teacher to join our team from September 2024. We are fully committed to making learning fun in order for all pupils to achieve.
Willowbrook has a caring, friendly atmosphere. Our school provides an enriching experience for our pupils and continues to develop them in many exciting ways. We are fully committed to making learning fun in order for all pupils to achieve. Our vision of: 'Each Working For All' is a golden thread which runs through everything we do here.
Over the last few years, we have been over-subscribed by local families wanting a place for their son or daughter to start in our EYFS class. The school was last inspected by Ofsted in January 2019. We were thrilled with the overall judgement of GOOD and especially pleased with our improvements since the last inspection in 2014 which includes; OUTSTANDING for EYFS, Personal Development and Welfare.
Successful candidates will:
be committed to meeting the needs of all children and families, no matter what challenges arise with a thorough understanding of safeguarding
have excellent knowledge of the National Curriculum, including classroom practice and commitment to achieving high standards;
be determined to identify what helps every child learn, overcoming barriers along the way;
have high aspirations for our children and themselves;
want all children to have a love of learning;
have the ability to work as part of a team;
be creative, hardworking, highly motivated, committed and flexible;
have excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour;
have excellent ICT skills;
have a passion for learning, both for others and his/herself, willing to go the 'extra mile' to support our children and flourish; and
be fully committed in all aspects of the school's work, including our school's ethos where the pupil comes first.
We can also offer:
a commitment to wellbeing and work life balance;
a calm, friendly and welcoming school with hard-working and committed teachers and support staff;
a supportive school community with a strong and caring ethos;
fantastic pupils;
a dedicated and supportive Senior Management and staff team;
amazing indoor and outdoor facilities and equipment, including laptops and ipads;
a structured PPA release timetable
cakes (or fruit) on Wednesdays!
The Governing Bodyis committed to:
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development, of children and young people;
promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs.
and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share this commitment.
The appointment will be subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, medical and enhanced DBS clearance.
Information about the School
Willowbrook is a wonderful place to work; it is a supportive and happy school. The lovely, well-resourced Eco-friendly building is pretty good too. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds, with a range of individual needs, who are well behaved and enthusiastic.
If you have the necessary skills, passion and commitment to ensure children achieve their best we would be delighted to hear from you. We warmly invite you to visit our school. This can also be arranged after the closing date. To organise a visit, please contact Angela Acton, aacton@willowbrook.essex.sch.uk or by phone 01277 214662.
Information about the School
Willowbrook is a wonderful place to work; it is a supportive and happy school. The lovely, well-resourced Eco-friendly building is pretty good too. We have children from a wide range of backgrounds, with a range of individual needs, who are well behaved and enthusiastic.