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Join a Community Where Everyone Matters at Alton Park Junior School
Are you a caring individual who believes in the importance of safety and responsibility?
Do you want to be part of a team dedicated to helping children feel safe, happy, and valued?
At Alton Park, we have a strong sense of community and high aspirations for our children. We are committed to preparing children for lifelong learning through an engaging and relevant curriculum, filled with first-hand experiences. We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to become a vital part of our caring community and help us provide an environment where every child is given the tools to make a positive contribution to society.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a nurturing and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.
A Day in the Life:
You'll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:
- Promoting the aims and objectives of the school and maintaining its philosophy of education and supporting the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the School;
- Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils;
- Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils;
- Planning and teaching well-structured lessons;
- Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:
- Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
- Successful teaching experience within the primary sector
- Thorough knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively
- Good knowledge of policies and commitment to safeguarding children
- Commitment to the vision, aims and values of the Trust/School.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
- A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midday on Friday 19th September via the link below:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147603/EDV-2025-APJS-05849
The provisional date for interviews is Thursday 25th September.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
Information about the School
Alton Park Junior School is proud to be part of the Sigma Trust.
At Alton Park Junior School, a large Junior School with a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years, we aim to challenge all our pupils to ensure they fulfil their potential. We promote respect and tolerance within school and our wider community which prepares our children for life in modern Britain.
Our vision is that our children will achieve well, have fun and develop a lifelong passion for learning at Alton Park Junior School and for the future.
We believe in an education which is holistic, equitable, empowering, nurturing and liberating for all members of the school and the local and wider community. This is achieved through a determined dedication to serve, through self-belief, through effective collaboration with others and sustained by ensuring transparent accountability at all levels.
Alton Park Junior School will embrace the values of The Sigma Trust to ensure that all students will fulfil their potential and transform life chances for all.Alton Park Junior School is part of the Sigma Trust. The school is a 4 form entry for children aged 7-11 years.
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.