Poplar Farm is a new school which opened in September 2018. We are a warm, caring, inclusive and vibrant school where pupils are at the heart of every decision we make. Poplar Farm pupils are happy and confident, they are problem solvers, open minded, resilient and motivated to learn. We have a generous school site, with creative, bespoke learning areas both inside and outside.
The school is part of CIT (Community Inclusive Trust), a Multi Academy Trust comprising of special and mainstream primary schools across Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire.
We are looking to appoint twoClass Teachers (one for Y5 and one for Y6). This is a great chance to join our incredible school at the early stage of its journey, and play an important role in the development and success of our school. These posts are not suitable for Early Career Teachers. The successful candidates will receive bespoke support from an experienced mentor, and the opportunity to access a range of CPD activities.
Please refer to attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role and to ensure your suitability for this role.
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Are efficient, well organised and have skills and talents to improve the learning of children.
- Have high expectations for learning.
- Use a range of positive behaviour management strategies.
- Have excellent communication skills and are approachable for all children, staff and parents.
- Have the ability to promote the school's aims and values.
The benefits we can offer:
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people.
- A supportive induction process to help you develop within this role to be the best you can be and develop for your next career step.
- Access to high quality continuous professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same!
- A large, friendly, supportive and enthusiastic staff team.
- An innovative, forward thinking leadership team.
- Access to the Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
- An Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (salary dependent).
- A Bike2Work Scheme.
If you would like to view the school, please attend one of our Open Mornings / Afternoons on one of the following dates:
- Wednesday 28 February, 2pm
- Monday 4 March, 11am
- Wednesday 13 March, 4.15pm
To book a place at one of these sessions, please contact the school office - enquiries@poplarfarmsch-cit.co.uk or telephone the school on 01476 850680.
Closing date for applications: Midday, Monday 18 March 2024
Interviews will take place: Monday 25 March 2024
CIT 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 will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.
Applicants may also be subject to a social media presence check.