Teacher for Milldown CE Academy, Blandford Forum

Dorset Council; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Milldown CE Academy, part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust, invites applications to join a dedicated team at a popular school where children and adults are inspired to fulfil their potential. As a Church of England school, we cultivate a nurturing, ambitious learning environment where every member of our community is valued and supported.

We seek an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to strengthen our committed team.

Qualifications

• Be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school.
• Be a team player.
• Undertake subject leadership responsibility.
• Lead, inspire and motivate children in-line with our vision of ‘Inspire-Believe-Achieve’.

Responsibilities

• be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school
• be a team player
• undertake subject leadership responsibility
• lead, inspire and motivate children in-line with our vision of ‘Inspire-Believe-Achieve’
• have high expectations of themselves and others
• have a desire to improve their own practice further

Skills

Team partner

Christian ethos

Subject leadership

Improvement mindset

Job description

About the role

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

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

As a Church of England school, our vision, Inspire, Believe, Achieve, is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a nurturing and ambitious learning environment where every member of our community is valued, supported and empowered to succeed.

We are part of The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust (DSAT) and benefit from strong collaborative partnerships across the Trust and within the local Blandford cluster. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to strengthen our committed and talented team.

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

We are ambitious and keen to promote the drive and determination needed to make good things happen. We require a class teacher who has a positive attitude towards self-improvement and a commitment to collaboration, reflection and continual improvement. We are looking for someone who brings energy and enthusiasm, expresses unerring positivity, values kindness and gratitude, and has the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues.

We have a team brimming with strength and potential. We are a learning community that is not afraid to take risks, embrace innovation and strive for excellence. Children and staff are happy, enthusiastic and supportive of one another. Our Christian values underpin our warm and inclusive environment and shape our relationships, decision-making and learning.

We also recognise that life is about more than work. We value staff wellbeing and work-life balance and have taken meaningful steps to support this. Whilst we know there is always more to do, we are committed to listening to staff and continually exploring ways to improve.

This post is not suitable for ECTs.

Responsibilities

• be willing to embrace, support and develop the Christian ethos of our school
• be a team player
• undertake subject leadership responsibility
• lead, inspire and motivate children in-line with our vision of ‘Inspire-Believe-Achieve’
• have high expectations of themselves and others
• have a desire to improve their own practice further

What we offer

• enthusiastic children
• willing, hardworking staff
• supportive parents
• CPD, coaching and ongoing support
• a strong team of governors
• a close collaboration within DSAT and the local cluster of Forum schools

Additional information

Visits to the school are welcomed. Our school website can be found at: www.milldown.dsat.org.uk. Please call us on 01258 452456 for an information pack and to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit the school. Alternatively email us at: [e-mail].

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.

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.