Teacher – OHJTE6A

Old Hall Junior School are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated class teacher to join our team. At Old Hall Juniors we strive to provide the best education for all our pupils in a caring, supportive environment. We are a happy and thriving school, our pupils engage well with their learning and enjoy the broad and balanced curriculum we offer. We develop confident young people, ready and prepared to be responsible and effective members of the community. We are looking for a skilled and passionate teacher, who shares the ethos of our school and is committed to supporting us in delivering exceptional education to the community we serve. Applications are invited from candidates who:

• strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for all our children
• have high expectations of teaching, learning and behaviour - are highly motivated
• are flexible and adaptable team members who develop excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• are passionate about being an inclusive school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed prior to application.

If you have any questions, would like a conversation about the role, or wish to arrange a look around please contact ohjenquiries@learnerstrust.org or call the school office on 01246 273801.

Context

The descriptions below of our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ define the work we are developing as a Trust. They are an aspiration, and we are always striving to achieve them.

We ensure our ‘why’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ hold us to account for the work we do.

Whydo we exist?

Ourpurposeis to ensure every LEARNER has choices about their future

• Our first jobis to support and extend learning for pupils to provide them with the skills and knowledge to make those choices.
• Our second jobis to make sureno child is ignored,no family is unsupportedandno life is wasted,by providing intervention at the earliest opportunity.

Our responsibility to educationis to provide an environment where practitioners can collaborate, learn from each other, take risks and reflect

Howwill we act?

We will use ourpurposeas a driver for our culture, ensuring we are;

• Connected(sharing information openly, broadly and deliberately)
• Helpful(embracing servant leadership and use initiative to solve the problem)
• Organised(employing efficient strategies and trust colleagues to deliver)
• Informed(asking coaching questions to understand what is happening)
• Candid(disagreeing openly and compassionately)
• Effective(only retaining our best elements and looking for continuous improvement)
• Simple(avoiding complexity and increasing clarity)

What is our strategy?

We will useourcultureto ensure the work of the Trust;

• Focuses on creating capacity (time and resources)for schools
• Ensures support is agile, providing intervention at the earliest opportunity
• Supports schools to employ and invest in the best educators for children
• Seeks continuous improvement and disruptive innovation

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

Westfield Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification essential
• Qualified Teacher Status essential

Skills

CPD / Training

• Evidence of recent safeguarding /inclusion CPD essential
• Clear understanding of Primary Phase pedagogy essential
• Record of significant, recent, successful teaching experience within UK schools essential
• Experience of working with pupils covering a broad range of abilities and backgrounds essential
• Shows commitment to own professional development essential

Experience

• Creates a well organised, welcoming environment for pupils and colleagues essential
• Strong understanding of Early Years and National Curriculum essential
• Plans and delivers well-structured, progressive lessons essential
• Plans and delivers well-structured, progressive lessons essential
• Has high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning essential
• Implements successful assessment strategies to inform planning and intervention essential
• Knowledge of the SEND code of practice and related statutory regulations and other relevant legislation in education essential
• Recognise how ‘reasonable adjustments and adaptations will be required to cater for different pupils essential
• Understands the systems and process for safeguarding pupils essential

Leadership

Ability to drive strategic leadership, empowering all staff and students to excel

Personal Attributes

• Approachable and empathetic and enjoys engaging with children, staff, parents and the wider community essential
• Treats pupils, staff and parents with respect essential
• Can effectively engage and communicate at all levels including listening to and inspiring children, staff, parents and the wider community essential
• Flexible and Approachable essential
• Committed to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle essential

Learners' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Learners' Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Key Role Information

£35,602.00 - 54,328.00 The salary quoted is the salary from MPS1 - UPS 3