Class Teacher

Thank you for your interest in joining Garden City Academy. We are seeking a motivated and adaptable primary school teacher, with the year group open to negotiation based on the successful applicant’s strengths, experience, and interests. Garden City Academy is a wonderful one form entry primary school, where our children are at the heart of everything we do. Our school motto, “Growing confidence, Aiming high,” underpins our ethos and shapes daily life in our classrooms. We are passionate about ensuring that every child not only realises their dreams and aspirations but also develops the belief in themselves that makes those dreams possible. If your “why” for teaching is making a genuine difference, then Garden City Academy could be the place for you.

We value staff who are committed, reflective, and ambitious for both their pupils and themselves. We are equally committed to growing our teachers. Should you have a particular subject specialism or an area of interest you wish to develop further, we will work with you to support your professional goals and nurture your strengths. I warmly encourage you to come and visit the school. Another member of the senior leadership team would be delighted to show you around and give you the opportunity to see Garden City Academy in action.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Garden City Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator who is dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for pupils. For the right candidate, there is a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) available. We welcome applications from teachers with proven impact and a desire to contribute strategically to our school’s continued improvement.

Class Teachers are responsible for the day‑to‑day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more‑able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do. We pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do.

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. Every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach. We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them – empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning. Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you!

What we’re looking for?

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence
• A talented and motivated teacher
• Strong knowledge of the curriculum
• A reflective practitioner with high expectations of pupils and themselves
• Excellent inter‑personal skills
• Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning

Benefits

• Generous Annual Leave: healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills.
• Flexible & Family‑Friendly: We are committed to supporting flexible working and requests will be considered on an individual basis, including options such as part time, term‑time, home working, and other options that work for both the employee and the Trust.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks.
• Well‑being Support: Receive comprehensive well‑being and employee assistance for you and your family.

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002), is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.