Classroom Teacher KS1 - Fixed Term - Welbeck Academy in Newcastle upon Tyne

We are seeking to appoint a teacher, preferably with experience teaching in KS1 of the highest calibre 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.

Welbeck aims to provide the highest quality primary education located in Walker, Newcastle. Our school has been open and serving the community since 1914. In that time there have been many changes to education and indeed our beautiful school building. WISE Academies are proud to have been involved with the school since 2012, and our shared passion is to make our children feel loved, nurtured and safe so that they realise their true academic potential. It is essential that we challenge and support our pupils to achieve their full potential in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual development. Together we endeavour to make Welbeck Academy an exciting place for children to learn, grow and flourish.

If you are passionate about nurturing individual talents, promoting a passion for learning, and shaping thoughtful, resilient members of the community, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. The mission of WISE academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.

The successful candidates will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have a degree level qualification and then move to a postgraduate teaching course to qualify as a teacher.
• Have the vision and capacity to inspire and motivate children.
• 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.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the school and as part of WISE Academies.
• 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.
• On-going commitment to your professional development.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.

We highly value the opportunity for prospective candidates to engage with our school community. Visits prior to application are therefore encouraged. 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.