Teacher at Milldown CofE Academy

Beaminster St Mary's Academy; Blandford Forum; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enthusiastic pupils

Supportive staff

CPD and coaching

DSAT collaboration

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Milldown CE Academy invites applications from enthusiastic teachers to join our church school community, where children and adults are inspired to fulfil their potential. The successful applicant will embrace the Christian ethos, be a team player, undertake subject leadership and lead, inspire and motivate pupils in line with our Inspire-Believe-Achieve vision.

We value wellbeing and collaboration, and offer CPD, coaching and ongoing support within DSAT and the local Forum cluster.

Qualifications

• Be willing to embrace and develop the Christian ethos of our school.
• Be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Undertake subject leadership responsibilities.
• Lead, inspire and motivate pupils in line with our vision.
• Commit to continual professional improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching in line with school ethos.
• Collaborate with colleagues and DSAT partners.
• Support staff wellbeing and professional development.

Skills

Christian ethos

Team player

Subject leadership

Inspire pupils

Collaboration

Reflective practice

Job description

About this Role

Inspire. Believe. Achieve.A school where all can flourish.

An exciting opportunityhas arisen at Milldown CE Academy for you to become part of our dedicated teamat a popular and successful school where children and adults are inspired tofulfil their potential.

As a Church of Englandschool, our vision, Inspire, Believe, Achieve, is at the heart of everything wedo. We are committed to creating a nurturing and ambitious learning environmentwhere every member of our community is valued, supported and empowered tosucceed.

We are part of The Dioceseof Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) and benefit from strong collaborativepartnerships across the Trust and within the local Blandford cluster. We areseeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to strengthen our committedand talented team.

Your individual skills andinterests will be nurtured by the Headteacher, Senior Leaders and DSAT,ensuring you are supported to develop your career in the most appropriate wayfor you.

We are ambitious and keento promote the drive and determination needed to make good things happen. Werequire a class teacher who has a positive attitude towards self-improvementand a commitment to collaboration, reflection and continual improvement. We arelooking for someone who brings energy and enthusiasm, expresses unerringpositivity, values kindness and gratitude, and has the ability to inspire bothpupils and colleagues.

We have a team brimmingwith strength and potential. We are a learning community that is not afraid totake risks, embrace innovation and strive for excellence. Children and staffare happy, enthusiastic and supportive of one another. Our Christian valuesunderpin our warm and inclusive environment and shape our relationships,decision-making and learning.

We also recognise thatlife is about more than work. We value staff wellbeing and work-life balanceand have taken meaningful steps to support this. Whilst we know there is alwaysmore to do, we are committed to listening to staff and continually exploringways to improve.

This post is not suitablefor ECTs.

The successful applicant will need to:

• be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school
• be a team player
• Undertake subjectleadership responsibility
• lead, inspire andmotivate children in-line with our vision of 'Inspire-Believe-Achieve'
• have highexpectations of themselves and others
• have a desire to improve their own practice further

In return we are proud to offer you:

• enthusiasticchildren
• willing,hardworking staff
• supportiveparents
• CPD, coaching andongoing support
• a strong team ofgovernors
• a closecollaboration within DSAT and the local cluster of Forum schools

Additional information

Visits to the school arewelcomed. Our school website can be found at: www.milldown.dsat.org.uk

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be subject to a number of checks including the Disclosure and Barring Service check before appointment is confirmed.