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Due to the need to cover a maternity leave, we have the following position available from September 2026
- Fixed term maternity leave cover
We are looking for an ambitious teacher who is passionate about utilising researched methods to improve educational opportunities and support children to develop a positive self image.
We are a two-form entry primary school with a strong community and PTA, a dedicated team, and an inclusive ethos.
We have a resourced provision for Speech and Language which is part of the Local SEND Offer. We work alongside on-site Speech Therapists and offer annual CPD in this area.We work closely with a behaviour consultant (Change Behaviour) to offer staff ongoing coaching and training in our consistent behaviour management procedure and purposeful communication strategy.
During your PPA, your children will have a forest school session with our dedicated Forest School Lead and then be supported by an HLTA for the other part.
We have a full time Pastoral Support Lead and Learning Mentor that can support children and staff with meeting the needs of the children in their class.
We have extensive outdoor grounds including a field, gym equipment for children, a MUGA, sensory Garden and a private woodland. We are working towards our Opal Play accreditation.
Reading is a priority for our school and we work closely with the local DFE English hub, which offers a high levelof CPD opportunities across the year.
We also have a school dog, which enjoys lots attention from children and staff alike.
Are you:
- An outstanding practitioner or ECT
- Driven towards raising standards, securing high quality outcomes and accelerated progress
- Experienced in securing basic skills to ensure our children are excellent readers, writers and mathematicians
- Able to demonstrate a deep understanding of the National Curriculum and statutory requirements, including a secure subject knowledge
- A creative teacher, dedicate to providing exciting, practical learning opportunities for children to aid memory, understanding, skills and knowledge
- Someone who has high expectations of all children to be successful, and motivates children to achieve and supports them to be accomplished
- Committed to the inclusive learning of all young people with a trauma perceptive approach to supporting pupils
- A team player, who can contribute to the ethos of the school and work as part of a staff team
- Dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development of yourself and others
What we can offer you:
- A friendly and supportive team that works together for the children
- Strong and dedicated team of support staff
- Regular access to a trauma informed behaviour consultant (Change Behaviour)
- Regular professional development, opportunities to attend courses and develop alongside the senior team
- Opportunities to specialise and develop skills
- Specialist Speech & Language Training
- PPA with your partner teacher in a dedicated space, covered by an experienced forest lead and HLTA
- Wellbeing package for all staff, offering access to a range of therapies and benefits
- A wellbeing week per every full term, where meetings are collapsed
- Free tea and coffee and a welcoming staffroom
- Access to a car park with EV charging points on-site charged at cost
- Innovative and hard-working senior leadership team focussed on delivering a strongpersonal developmentofferfor children, alongside the core educational offer
If this sounds like a good fit for you then we would welcome your application and love for you to join our team.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged, these can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01245 354517.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references; we comply fully with safer recruitment practices.
Online applications only. We will not consider CVs. Applications should be completed in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026
Shortlisting: Ongoing (We reserve the right to interview applicants early or close the advert early).
Interview dates: 8th/9th June 2026.