AddressJOB OVERVIEW
At Wantage Primary Academy, we are looking for a Class teacher for either our Year 3 or year 4 class from September 2024.
Wantage Primary Academy opened as a brand-new school in September 2020 with just a few small classes and, by September 2024, we will have grown to over 280 pupils in a Nursery class, two Reception classes, two Year 1 classes, two Year 2 classes, a Year 3 class, a Year 4 class, a Year 5 class and a Year 6 class. We will eventually grow to a full, 2-form entry primary school. This is a golden opportunity to plan and implement outstanding provision within a growing, collaborative team.
WHY CHOOSE US
This is a wonderful opportunity to teach and lead at a highly supportive, nurturing, high-reaching and high-performing school in Wantage, Oxfordshire. We will accept applications from ECTs as well as established teachers looking for their next role as a Class teacher, with opportunities for middle leadership.
We are searching for exceptional teachers and leaders, someone who has high expectations of themselves and the children they teach. As a growing team, we need someone who is enthusiastic, positive, flexible and willing to learn and contribute.
We value and develop all our staff and there are many exciting opportunities in the OLT for teachers and leaders to grow and to pursue their talents and professional interests.
Wantage Primary Academy will join our small family of Omnia Learning Trust Primary schools, one in nearby Didcot and one in Twickenham, and will benefit from the strong partnerships and collaborative practises we have embedded across the Trust. We have expertise and experience opening brand new schools and growing exceptional teaching and learning environments where staff and children both thrive.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Salary (based on experience)
- A Trust and school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
- Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through training as well as mentorship and coaching.
- A successful ECT support program and support for all.
- Onsite parking.
- Fantastic, modern facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
- Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
- A Good Honours Degree.
- Teaching experience.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
- A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
- High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as a team, learn from and lead others.
- The ability to work towards deadlines.
- An excellent track record of pupil outcomes and progress
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum
- Resilience and flexibility
- Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit our school.
Application procedure:
All applications MUST be submitted on the Omnia Learning Trust application form. We are unable to accept CV applications. Applicants will also need to complete a separate Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form. Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. You must also fill out this Omnia Learning Trust Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdr3VcDDz4Qjes_fnEWft8AKtuCqKec2Pp-7bDzw0_nUWYLg/viewform
The Learning Trust is committed to ensuring that its workforce is representative of the community it serves. We expect our workforce to include people with disabilities, women, black and ethnic minority people and lesbians and gay men. We are looking for applicants, particularly from the local community, who are committed to our Equal Opportunity Policies.
In line with the policy of the Omnia Learning Trust that none of our pupils, nor employees, will be discriminated against on any protected grounds (according to The Equality Act 2010), whatsoever.
This policy aims to ensure that all pupils and employees of Omnia Learning Trust will study or work in an environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, and harassment or bullying. Omnia Learning Trust is committed to a programme of action to ensure that its Equal Opportunities policy is implemented and monitored at an organisational and individual Academy level.
Closing date: 7th March
