Class Teacher

The Governors and Head Teacher wish to appoint a motivated and inspirational teacher to join our team. The successful candidate should have high expectations of pupil progress and outcomes, a strong ethos of nurture and pastoral provision, and a passion for supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

Oxclose Primary Academy is a mainstream Academy with Sunderland Local Authority's Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) for pupils with physical and/or medical needs. We are a dynamic, happy and successful school in the heart of the community of Oxclose and are looking for the right person to join our team. Oxclose Primary Academy, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a welcoming school with a strong reputation for inclusion and outstanding pastoral care. We work closely with families and local organisations to create a true sense of community, ensuring every child feels supported and inspired to learn. Our engaging curriculum and commitment to enrichment help pupils develop confidence, creativity, and a love of learning.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every pupil and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity. By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations. At Laidlaw Schools Trust, we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically, and financially rewarding.

Responsibilities:

• An outstanding teacher, able to communicate their passion for learning.
• Confident and effective in the use of assessment to promote pupil progress.
• Able to create a stimulating learning environment that supports and celebrates learning.
• Creative, energetic, enthusiastic and able to reflect effectively on your own practice.
• An excellent communicator able to work successfully with a wide range of stakeholders and partners.
• Able to enliven the curriculum through innovative ideas and a range of pedagogical approaches.
• Has high expectations of themselves and the pupils they teach.
• Has outstanding classroom management creating a positive learning environment in which pupils can succeed.
• Able to contribute to wider school life in order to support our whole school extraordinary experiences.

Benefits:

• Amazing children who are keen to learn.
• Friendly, supportive colleagues who are motivated to develop their school and work well together.
• An excellent CPL programme.
• Supportive Governors and Trustees.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.