Classroom Teacher EYFS - Fixed Term - Haltwhistle Academy

We are seeking to appoint a teacher, preferably with experience teaching in EYFS of the highest caliber with a good understanding of child development to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at the school. This is an opportunity for teaching professionals to progress in their career in a forward-looking Academy. The starting salary point is negotiable for successful candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Have the vision and capacity to inspire and motivate children.
• Be an experienced and truly outstanding EYFS classroom practitioner with consistently high expectations for our children's achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets.
• Have excellent behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Be confident in planning, assessing and target setting to meet the needs of all children in your class.
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively and be an active, dedicated member of our team.
• Be able to show initiative and work independently.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children.

School overview

We are a friendly and vibrant 1 1/2 form entry primary academy in Haltwhistle, caring for 260 children aged between 3 and 11 years old. At Haltwhistle Academy we understand that in order to be successful, children need to feel happy and secure in their learning environment. Our curriculum is designed to inspire a love of learning, encourage creativity and develop young enquiring minds. We equip our children with the essential skills to become successful learners for life, and take every opportunity to connect with our local community to make learning real, relevant and exciting for our pupils. We are proud of our culture of care, our sense of community, respect of and for others which is notable around school. If you are ready to make a real difference and contribute to a supportive, community-focused school, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Benefits & Support

• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.

WISE Academies set high expectations for staff and students in order to meet our mission and raise standards. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.