Class Teacher

This is a job share role and we can accommodate a 2, 2.5, or 3 days per week working pattern, which can be discussed at interview.

Every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone. Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority. Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning. A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects.  There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.

What can you expect when joining Fleetdown Primary Academy?

A leadership team that challenges and supports.
Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.

What we expect from teachers in our schools:

The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
An ability to see the best in every child.
Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
A passion for another area of the curriculum.

Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Two family days
Half-day Christmas Shopping Leave 
Access to Local Government Pension scheme/Teachers’ Pensions
Eyecare vouchers through Specsavers
Annual Flu Jab offer for all staff
Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
We are part of the Golden Thread Alliance and work closely with the other schools in the Trust. 

The Golden Thread Alliance 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 the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.