KS1 Class Teacher

Teach Midlands; Wellingborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Chromebook for planning

Staff perks membership

Google/Apple technology

Job summary

Ruskin Infant School, part of the Lion Academy Trust, is seeking a KS1 teacher to join our caring and inclusive team in Wellingborough. The role focuses on Year 1 delivery, pupil engagement, and contributing to a positive learning culture.

We offer strong career development pathways, a fully resourced school environment, and cutting-edge technology integration with Google and Apple tools. DBS checks and references required.

Qualifications

• Qualified KS1 teacher with eligibility to teach in the UK.
• Ability to engage and inspire pupils across diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high standards of learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 1 class with a child-centred approach.
• Engage pupils and colleagues to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Contribute to the school’s development through Trust CPD and collaboration.

Skills

KS1 teaching

Year 1 class

Job description

Are you looking for new opportunities in a school where the children always come first? Are you committed to providing the best learning experiences for each and every child? Do you want to develop as a teacher within a Trust that offers great opportunities for career development?

If the answer is ‘Yes’ then we want to hear from you!

Ruskin Infant School is seeking a KS1 teacher to join our team. We welcome teachers from all stages of their teaching journey.

Our ‘why?’ at Lion Academy Trust is “Because children only get one chance to benefit from a great education.” This is our reason for everything that we do.

We are a forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. Our children are well-behaved and always aspire to be “the best versions of themselves”.

We are a popular and fully-inclusive Infant school & Nursery school situated in Wellingborough. We became a member of the Lion Academy Trust in January 2021 and are well on our journey to making Ruskin Infant School an outstanding school.

We are looking for a year 1 class teacher who is committed to be as effective as they can be for our children. We want to recruit staff that can engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Successful candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is ‘Good or better, everyday’. We have a strong track record for developing extremely successful and effective teaching Staff and we would love to support you to have a fantastic teaching experience.

As an employer we pride ourselves on being caring and supportive with dedicated career development pathways for teachers.

We have a fully resourced school and an embedded Trust pedagogy. This includes a developed programme of investment in the IT infrastructure and environment of the school both internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

• A dynamic leadership team, to offer you the support and guidance that you need;
• A teaching team that is united in their commitment and passion for delivering the very best for our children – with a smile!
• Bespoke Trust CPD and external professional development opportunities;
• Teachers benefit from teacher development time in addition to PPA to support their personal growth;
• A network of schools which provides you with a group of staff, wider than your school, to learn from and be supported by;
• Cutting-edge technology provided by partners Google and Apple;
• All teachers receive a Chromebook that converts to a tablet, to support planning.
• A staff perks membership: providing loyalty rewards and discounts from retailers;
• Any employee assistance programme that is free to all employees and their families

The Headteacher would be very happy to show you around our wonderful school but please also visit our school website and Facebook page where you will find a recently filmed video and lots of other information that will give you a real insight into our school community.

Please contact the school office on [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

If you require any further information, please email the school office on [e-mail]

Lion Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and completion of a medical check.

CV’s submitted without a completed official application form will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Location Ruskin Avenue, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire NN8 3EG, UK