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Newlands Spring Primary School Academy Trust

TWO TEACHING POSTS
POST 1: Classroom teacher with possibility of a senior position in the school. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate based on experience.

POST 2: Classroom Teacher Mainscale (maternity cover)

One of these posts will commence in the second half of the Spring Term (2015) and one in September 2015 depending on applications received. Interest or expertise in Foundation Stage or P.E. would be welcome, although not a requirement for appointment.

We are seeking to recruit two outstanding teachers to become part of our enthusiastic, dedicated and creative team. We are looking for teachers who :

• Plan and deliver exciting, motivating and engaging lessons

• Constantly strive to improve their practice by setting themselves high standards relating to planning, teaching and assessment

• Expect and maintain a calm, well-ordered and purposeful learning environment

• Find and develop the potential in all children

• Enjoy working in a cheerful, conscientious and supportive team

• Who believe that high academic standards go hand-in-hand with creative and child-centred experiences

We can offer you:

• A welcoming atmosphere, enthusiastic and well-mannered children and a highly professional and committed staff
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• SMT and Governors with a clear vision of long term aims and strategic planning

• A very well-resourced school

• A commitment to professional development

• A positive ethos where all can succeed

Newlands Spring Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further details please contact Mrs. Sarah Orley 01245 442031
Visits to the school are welcomed.
Closing date for applications: Friday 5th December, 2014
Likely interview dates: Wednesday 17th December, 2014

Information about the School

Attain Academy Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, culture, or disability. You must be a UK resident, have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Our Vision: Working together towards success for all

Attain Academy Partnership aims to provide an outstanding education for all children in all schools, relevant to the world in which they live. We would like all members of Attain to become:

• Ambitious, capable learners who are resilient and independent

• Enterprising, creative contributors who have a real love of learning

• Ethical, informed citizens who value differences and inclusively

• Healthy, confident individuals who contribute to a mutually supportive environment

We want to create a community of outstanding schools with the highest aspiration and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for all our learners:

• An unshakable belief in the intrinsic value of every individual within our community

• Exciting and creative climates for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• Sustainable collaboration and sharing of best practice

• Personal and professional development for all members of staff

• Accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

We believe:

• That every pupil deserves a good education that enables them to be the best they can possibly be

• That every individual in our community of schools (our pupils, staff, families, carers and friends) is important and has something to contribute

• In building an exciting and creative climate for learning within a safe and supportive environment

• In working together and sharing best practice

• In ensuring the personal and professional development for all members of staff so that they have a rewarding and a fulfilling career within our community of schools

• In accountability based on honesty and responsibility in all our relationships

A copy of our child protection policy and practices, a copy of our policy on employing ex-offenders, the recruitment and selection policy statement which includes data protection information and privacy notice for applicants can be found on www.attain.essex.sch.uk.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.