Job Description

***PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS AVAILABLE TO START EITHER IN JANUARY 2025 OR APRIL 2025***

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in joining Stourview CofE Primary Academy. This is an incredibly exciting time to become part of our team as we embark on a new chapter of growth and transformation.

Our school is currently undergoing a complete rebuild as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. This investment reflects our commitment to providing an inspiring and modern learning environment that supports the highest standards of education. While the new building is under construction, we are proud to deliver high-quality education in a contemporary modular facility, ensuring continuity and excellence for our pupils.

In addition to our new facilities, we have recently joined the Canonium Learning Trust - a dynamic and supportive trust that prioritises collaboration, professional development, and exceptional outcomes for children. This partnership is key to our vision for the school as we continue to grow and thrive.

At Stourview, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive, and ambitious environment for our pupils and staff alike. As a teacher in our school, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our students, be part of a supportive team, and contribute to the development of an exciting new era for our school community.

If you are passionate about making a difference, dedicated to ensuring every child achieves their potential, and inspired to be part of something special, we would be delighted to receive your application.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. I look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our school and sharing our vision for the future.

Warm regards,

Clare O'Sullivan

Executive Headteacher

Stourview CofE Primary Academy

Information about the School

Stourview CofE Primary Academy is an exciting and forward-thinking primary school located in Mistley, Essex.

Formerly known as Mistley Norman, we are undergoing a significant transformation as part of the government's School Rebuilding Programme. While our state-of-the-art new building is under construction, our pupils are thriving in a modern modular facility that ensures continuity and quality in their education.

As part of our evolution, we recently joined Canonium Learning Trust, a dynamic and supportive education trust specialising in small, rural, and village schools across North and Mid Essex. This partnership strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional education while fostering collaboration and professional development for our staff.

As a proud Church of England school, guided by the vision to educate for "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10), our school places equal importance on spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, moral, and social development. We aim to nurture knowledgeable, thoughtful, and articulate individuals equipped with the values and cultural capital to succeed in an ever-evolving world.

At Stourview, we are proud of our inclusive and welcoming community, underpinned by our core Christian values of respect, compassion, honesty, perseverance, and responsibility. Our ambitious vision, coupled with the support of Canonium Learning Trust, marks the start of an exciting new era for our school, staff, and pupils.

Joining our team means being part of a supportive, collaborative environment where you can help shape the future of our school and inspire the next generation.