Job Description
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Are you looking for the perfect place to start your teaching career?
Or are you searching for an aspirational school to continue your teaching journey?
At Northlands, we are an ambitious schoool who place children at the heart of everything we do. This was recognised in our 'Good' and 'Outstanding' judgements in our recent Ofsted report in July 2024. Our favourite comment from the report was that, 'Pupil's love their school.'
We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our over-subscribed 3-form entry Primary School & Nursery. We welome applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs. Please note, this vacancy is for September 2025 and all applicants MUST hold Qualified Teacher Status by this date.
What can we offer you?
. a successful ECT Programme with supplementary sessions led by our lead MAT school, Lee Chapel Primary School (if ECT applicant)
. investment in and access to high quality Continual Professional Development for all
. generous offer of PPA time- 5 hours
. a focus on teaching and learning rather than bureaucracy
. a family of committed and supportive teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
. enthusiastic and aspirational children who grasp every opportunity they are offered at school
. a supportive and friendly school community of staff, governors, parents and carers
. an opportunity to join the Lee Chapel Multi Academy Trust; a forward thinking, progressive Trust of Outstanding schools
. equal opportunities
. a great work-life balance (two week May/June half-term), job satisfaction and colleagues who like to have fun
We Are Looking For:
A Teacher with:
· a positive outlook who can have fun
· an engaging learning style who inspires learners
· new and innovative ideas
· a passion for teaching and learning
· the drive to be the best they can be
· high expectations of all the children they teach
· excellent organisational and time management skills
· the ability to be a role model for children
· the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
If you are interested in joining our amazing team then please apply. Visits and tours of our wonderful school are encouraged.
Information about the School
Our Governors and staff are committed to safeguarding children and promoting the well being of everyone within the Northlands Family and expect all volunteers and staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, Safeguarding and medical checks. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to digital screening.
Please refer closely to the job description and/or person specification, when completing your application form. Visits to the school are welcomed by prior arrangement. Interested candidates are invited to contact Sue Gilbert via email admin@northlandsprimary.essex.sch.uk
Information about the School
Northlands Primary School and Nursery is a happy, popular school with an ethos of honesty, respect, hard work and ambition where children enjoy coming to school because learning is fun.