Your Role
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher (Year 6) on a permanent basis to continue inspiring young minds. This is a part‑time role (0.6 FTE), offering an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated and supportive team. This role is unsuitable for ECTs.
As our Year 6 Teacher, you will play a vital role in preparing pupils for secondary school, delivering high-quality teaching that inspires, motivates and challenges learners to achieve their very best.
We would love to hear from you if:
- you have Qualified Teacher Status
- you have experience teaching in Key Stage 2, preferably Upper Key Stage 2
- you have a genuine passion for teaching and learning
- you are enthusiastic, resilient and committed to working as part of a team
- you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
- A supportive team who place our values of Growth, Perseverance, Positivity, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- A spacious well‑equipped and well‑resourced learning environment
- A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
- The opportunity to be part of a multi‑academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
- Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high‑street shops and health and well‑being support
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge and Understanding of the National Curriculum
essential
Ability to have strong/meaningful child interactions to support their early communication
essential
Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues
essential
Good oral and written communication skills
essential
Ability to plan curriculum coverage of skills and carefully sequenced sessions
essential
Excellent planning and organisational skills
essential
Ability to work as part of a team
essential
Excellent interpersonal skills
essential
Excellent behaviour management skills
essential
Good computer literacy
To be able to set SMART targets when writing individual support plans (ISPs)
CPD / Training
Further relevant professional studies
Experience
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders
essential
Working in partnerships with parents
essential
Setting up an inspiring class that is engaging to all children's stages of development
essential
An understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity
essential
Teaching experience in more than one school
Demonstration of experience bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
Record of parental engagement experience
Experience or referral to the use of ICT within the learning environment
Recent teaching experience
Experience/Knowledge
Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Primary Curriculum
essential
An understanding that safeguarding children is central to the role and can spot signs of abuse/neglect in children
essential
Ability to report on pupil progress (observations, assessments, parental reports)
essential
Recent primary teaching experience - either EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Experience working with outside agencies to support children's progress/well‑being
Experience of supporting children with limited verbal communication
An understanding of the pedagogy of early reading and phonics, particularly Read, Write Inc.
To have knowledge and a keen interest in leading a curriculum area
Knowledge of reporting behaviour/safeguarding concerns on an electronic platform
Leadership
Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sector
essential
Safeguarding Information
Aurora Academies 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. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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Contact Details:
Glenleigh Park Primary Academy and Nursery Recruitment Team
