Classroom Teacher

The Howard Partnership Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational trust in Ashford is seeking a dedicated Classroom Teacher to inspire and engage students from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will provide a nurturing learning environment while collaborating with colleagues. This role offers extensive support for professional development and opportunities for career progression. If you're ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply.

Benefits

Extensive CPD programme

Supportive senior leadership team

Work/life balance initiatives

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidate must foster a love of learning and meet Teacher Standards.
• Experience in supporting diverse learners is essential.
• Ability to create a nurturing classroom atmosphere required.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging lessons for diverse learners.
• Support academic, social, and emotional development of students.
• Work with colleagues to build a cohesive teaching approach.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to create engaging lessons

Collaborative teamwork

Commitment to inclusivity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a passionate and talented Classroom Teacher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will inspire and engage our students in a nurturing, supportive environment. Our children come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of learning needs, and we are looking for a teacher who can tailor their approach to help each child thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate will foster a love of learning while providing the guidance and support necessary to ensure every child reaches their full potential. This role requires a teacher who is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. Collaboration with colleagues will be essential to building a cohesive environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Responsibilities

• Create and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a nurturing, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
• This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious professional to join our team. We are looking for an inspirational teacher who meets Teacher Standards and is ready to contribute to our thriving school community.

Why Join Us

• Full Support: You will be supported by our senior leadership team and work alongside outstanding staff.
• Professional Development: Benefit from our extensive CPD programme, tailored to support your growth and career progression.
• Work/Life Balance: We offer effective PPA allocation to ensure a healthy work/life balance.
• Career Opportunities: As part of The Howard Partnership Trust, you will have access to excellent career progression opportunities and a wealth of resources to help you enhance your teaching practice.
• As a Partnership School, we are dedicated to providing a great place to work where staff and students thrive together. If you’re ready to make a difference in the lives of our students, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding, Equalities and Right to Work

All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.

The Howard Partnership Trust is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age, or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of this advertisement.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all successful candidates to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

The successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Howard Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. In making your application, it is essential you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.