Job Description

Job Title: Early Years Class Teacher/Early Years Leader - Westwood Academy

Grade: Main Scale/TLR (TLR linked to Lead responsibility dependent on Experience)

Start Date: September 2020 - an early start for NQTs will be considered

We have a wonderful opportunity for a dynamic and inspiring qualified Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team based at Westwood Academy.

Do you have the drive, ambition and determination to secure positive outcomes for our pupils?

Do you want to work in a forward thinking and aspirational academy?

Westwood Academy are seeking a dedicated and conscientious Teacher to work in EYFS and join their hardworking and passionate team.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you:

· Are passionate about learning, creative in your approach and have the ability to encourage our children to become successful, self-motivated, happy and confident learners through engaging lessons.

· Have a proven track record of good or outstanding teaching.

· Have a positive and inspirational approach with a real passion for making a difference.

· Are ambitious and have high expectations of yourself and for your pupils.

· Have the ability to forge and maintain positive working relationships with children and their families.

· Want to be a valued member of a professional and supportive team.

· Have good interpersonal skills and are able to work well as part of our staff and wider Academy Trust team.

What we can offer you:

· A growing Multi Academy Trust of Primary schools who work closely together for the benefit of everyone.

· Recent innovations have been the development of the 'Leadership Academy' which delivers high quality professional development to all staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of Teachers, Leaders and a central team who are dedicated and committed to the success of all pupils and staff alike.

· Additional holiday in October giving a two week break, enabled by an early close on every Friday which is utilised for CPD.

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

If this role is of interest to you and you have demonstrable experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please apply now. In addition, please see the Job Description and Person Specification with full details of experience required to fulfil this highly rewarding role.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01702 559467 to arrange an appointment. We strongly recommend you visit the school to help you decide whether this is a role for you.

Westwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.

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!