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Class Teacher
(MPS/UPS + Fringe)
Required for April 2017 or sooner if available
Catalyst Academies Trust are looking to appoint KS1 and KS2 teachers to work across our Trust schools; Dilkes Academy, Benyon Primary School and Quarry Hill Academy. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly motivated team. We are seeking enthusiastic, committed and experienced teachers to build capacity across the Trust.
The successful applicant will teach classes, long term absence, cover PPA and gain a wealth of experience from working in our Trust schools.
A clear understanding of the structure and delivery of the KS1 or KS2 curriculum is essential along with a demonstration of very high standards of care and nurturing for young learners. You must have excellent communication skills and experience of working with parents in a caring and professional manner.
The Trust has the advantage of being linked to a highly successful National Teaching School. We set high standards for the quality of teaching and will support you to become an outstanding teacher through the provision of outstanding professional development including opportunities for outreach through the Teaching School, Catalyst Academies Trust and ITT support work.
Informal visits to the school are welcome, please contact Sarah Coote on 01708 852128 for more information. Application packs are available on our school website, www.catalystacademiestrust.org.uk in our careers section.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to satisfactory references, health check and a successful enhanced DBS.
Closing date: Monday 20th February 2017
Interview date: Friday 24th February 2017
Information about the School
Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school.
At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.
We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.
We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.
"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."