Job Description

The Directors of South Essex Academy Trust are recruiting for class teacher positions to work in either Hadleigh or Chelmsford in Essex.

Full Time KS1 - Westwood Academy - Hadleigh

Full Time KS2 (two posts) - Parkwood Academy - Chelmsford

Applications are invited from outstanding teachers keen to advance their careers or NQTs who have outstanding references and have been highly successful in their training to teach in KS1 or KS2.

Are you a practitioner, interested in developing your pedagogy and practice by joining our dynamic staff team? We are committed to the development and CPD of our staff. We will support all our staff in completing a Masters study in education by paying up to 50% of course fees, subject to terms and conditions.

We are able to start NQT contracts from July 2015 in preparation for the new academic year. We actively recruit NQTs as we believe they are the future of teaching. Our unique CPD model and NQT training program ensures we develop NQTs rapidly with the support of dedicated release time and an assigned mentor. As we expand, we are seeking to appoint talented individuals to join our team. If you work hard and thrive on challenge then we would like to hear from you.

Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed.

Candidate pack and information is available at: www.seacademytrust.co.uk

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

Information about the School

There is undoubtedly something very special about Westwood Academy, and we take immense pride in our school community. Here, we work collaboratively to create a safe, happy, and vibrant environment where students can learn and thrive.

We have a great deal of fun in our learning, whether in the classroom or playground, on the sports field, during one of our educational visits or themed learning days.

Supporting our school, South Essex Academy Trust plays a pivotal role by providing leadership, CPD, and school improvement through the peer review model, Leadership Academy, and the support of our School Improvement team. Leaders invest time and CPD in developing staff expertise and teachers value the training they receive; this gives teachers the confidence to adopt teaching approaches that get the best from pupils.

Our team is wholeheartedly devoted to children’s well-being, setting high standards, and nurturing the skills and enthusiasm necessary for our pupils to embrace the opportunities, responsibilities, and experiences that life has to offer.

If you would like to find out more about us, please contact the school and make a convenient appointment; we will be delighted to welcome you!