Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Gossey Academy

Are you a talented class teacher with a commitment to raising standards? Following a recent inspection in January 2023 the school were given a good Ofsted rating for Personal Development and EYFS. We require an  enthusiastic individual to support us for the next part of our journey.

You will be able to:

• help develop a positive ethos within the primary school in accordance with our vision for the development
• ensure and uphold high levels of expectation amongst all stakeholders
• provide a visible presence to pupils, parents, carers and staff
• promote a love of lifelong learning
• have excellent organisational and social skills
• demonstrate the ability to build on success and manage change
• show commitment to a culture of continuous improvement that promotes excellence for staff and pupils alike and builds on our current Ofsted rating
• demonstrate excellent inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to articulate
• have a clear vision for the through school and support positive relationships across the Trust

In return, we will offer you:

• a collaborative and inclusive culture, where team members will upskill you and give you regular opportunities to learn from each other in a safe and collaborative environment, both within your schools and Trust-wide
• an opportunity to undertake structured CPD via access to the National College online CPD platform and/or apprenticeships such as Level 7 Senior Leaders Masters, with regular twilights
• access to Career Pathways and Pledge to help you plan for and make your goals a reality via our Professional Growth and Performance (PPG) process
• a wellbeing culture, with paid and unpaid time off to support life events via our Life Leave Policy, access to a Wellbeing Champion and the opportunity to participate in our annual staff wellbeing survey with Edurio, so we know and can respond to views
• access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling, access to wellbeing advice and a lifestyle app called “My Possible Self”
• access to a suite of supportive policies, such as Life Leave, Wellbeing, Career Break and Family Friendly
• access to a generous pension scheme known as the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• access to a comprehensive employee rewards package including Long Service Awards, Employee Referral Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and contribution to glasses and eye-sight tests for eligible display screen users
• opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI working group) and Wellbeing working groups, including menopause support and neurodiversity support
• onsite parking at all schools

Informal conversations are warmly welcomed. Please contact Ms Pinson at cpinson@gosseylane.academy or on 0121 464 2909 to arrange a school visit.

NB CVs will not be accepted.

Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and ECTs alike. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We value our people and are dedicated to making sure that everybody feels empowered to bring their authentic self to work.

We promise to treat all candidates fairly, consistently and with respect throughout the application, assessment, and selection process. We are also “happy to talk flexible working” subject to the operational requirements of the role.

How to apply:

Please apply online