Cover Teacher

London South East Academies Trust; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Belmont Academy in the London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Cover Teacher to provide maternity cover and maintain high teaching standards. The role offers exposure to SEND and training from London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT), with a supportive leadership team and a forward-thinking school environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate commitment to inclusive practice, secure knowledge of the National Curriculum and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• A positive and dynamic attitude and approach to teaching.
• Commitment and passion for inclusive practice; securing the best outcome for all learners regardless of their starting point.
• Secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• Cover maternity leave as a Cover Teacher.
• Teach within Belmont Academy's primary setting.
• Promote high-quality outcomes for all pupils.

Connaissances

Positive attitude

Inclusive practice

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Description du poste

Belmont Academy is looking for an inspiring, innovative and passionate Cover Teacher to join our teaching team to cover maternity cover. The successful candidate will demonstrate teaching excellence and promote high-quality outcomes for all pupils.

Belmont Academy can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to teach within a supportive and welcoming environment, develop a wide range of new skills and experience within SEND along with training and expertise from London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT). Our Class Teacher will need:

• A positive and dynamic attitude and approach to teaching.
• A commitment and passion for inclusive practice; securing the best outcome for all learners regardless of their learning need or starting point.
• Secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Belmont is a mainstream primary school in the London Borough of Bexley, with a virtual Resource Provision for pupils with a visual impairment, physical disability and/or medical need. The school converted to an academy in April 2019 and joined London South East Academies Trust which is a part of the Elevare Education Group.

Belmont Academy is a popular, oversubscribed school that serves a diverse and growing community. As a two-form entry school with a part-time Nursery provision for 26 pupils, the school continues to be a 'Good' school following its Ofsted inspection in July 2023, providing an exceptional learning experience to all its pupils.

At Belmont Academy we can offer the successful candidate an opportunity to:

• Make a real difference to the lives of our children.
• Develop within a successful primary school and multi-academy Trust, working with other experienced teaching practitioners and a stable leadership team.
• Work with and be supported by an experienced leadership team.
• Be part of a forward thinking dynamic team who are open to new ideas and ways of developing the school further.
• Work within a school and Trust that is committed to staff wellbeing and actively supports and promotes a positive work/life balance.
• Access to high-quality CPD and the opportunity to develop skills.

As part of London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT), the school benefits from the trust-based systems that have been successfully embedded as well as support, guidance and expertise.

London South East Academies Trust is a thriving multi-academy trust that prides itself on providing outstanding education and training for children and young people while supporting schools to retain their identity and community.

The Trust has had sustained growth in the South East and its continued growth will add additional expertise, support and progression opportunities in the future.

About The Company

We are a two form entry school with a virtual resource provision for pupils who are visually impaired or blind and for children with a physical and/or medical need. Our resource provision does not operate separately from the rest of the school and we pride ourselves on our inclusive practice. Our aim is to provide excellent learning experiences to our pupils in a safe, calm and positive environment preparing our pupils for the next stage of their learning and supporting them to reach their full potential. Situated on the borders of Bexleyheath and Erith in the London Borough of Bexley, our excellent environment provides our pupils with the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities, ensuring that they thrive socially, physically, emotionally and academically. Our pupils are well behaved and eager to learn making them a pleasure to teach.

About the Trust

London South East Academies Trust is a growing and ambitious Multi-Academy Trust, currently comprising mainstream, special and alternative provision academies, alongside an outreach service and a music hub. Our schools are located across Bromley, Bexley, Sussex, Lambeth and Surrey, serving a wide range of communities and educational contexts. Across the Trust, our schools share a strong commitment to raising attainment, encouraging aspiration and supporting social mobility for every pupil, throughout their educational journey and beyond. We take a holistic but personalised approach to education, recognising that children thrive when their individual strengths, needs and circumstances are properly understood and supported. This enables pupils to flourish and achieve their full potential, whatever their starting point. We believe that great schools are built by great people.

As a Trust, we invest in our staff through strong professional development and leadership opportunities, clear expectations and supportive structures. We actively encourage collaboration and the sharing of best practice across schools, supported by high-quality, cost-effective central services that allow leaders and teachers to focus on what matters most: improving outcomes for pupils.

London South East Academies Trust sits within the Elevare Civic Education Group, which also includes a multi-campus further and higher education college, London South East Colleges and a charitable foundation, Elevare Education Foundation. This unique structure provides meaningful progression pathways for pupils and families, as well as broad development and career opportunities for staff across the wider Group. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to change lives. By continuing to grow our Trust and welcoming new expertise and perspectives, we aim to strengthen our schools further and extend the positive impact we have on our communities.

Equal Opportunities

London South East Academies Trust is fully committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful working environment, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status or marital or partnership status.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will offer an interview to applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role. If you have accessibility needs or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note that if a suitable applicant is identified, we may close the advert before the published closing date.

If you have any specific queries about the role, please contact us at [e-mail].

As the Trust supports children and vulnerable adults, all roles are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and, where relevant, a Children's and/or Adult's Barred List check. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if these checks are unsatisfactory. Self-disclosure is required as part of the recruitment process, and failure to make a full disclosure or to provide sight of a DBS certificate is likely to result in withdrawal of an offer. The Trust's DBS policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.

All appointments are also subject to verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with Home Office requirements. Original documentation will be required prior to commencement of employment.