Flying High Academy, Ladybrook is a school of choice where parents and staff have high aspirations for our children both academically and socially. Children, parents, visitors and those who work at the school enjoy a warm welcoming atmosphere where all are nurtured and cared for; well-being for all being a whole school priority. We pride ourselves on being an innovative, forward-thinking school. 

Flying High Academy, Ladybrook, is part of The Flying High Partnership which consists of two distinct parts: Flying High Trust and Flying High Futures. Flying High Trust is a Multi Academy Trust of 34 primary schools across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and Nottingham City. Our Flying High family work hard to deliver the best possible opportunities to our children. Through this partnership we are proud of our achievements and are recognised as one of the highest performing Multi Academy Trusts (MAT) in the country. Flying High Futures provides professional learning internally for staff across the Trust, and externally through Department for Education national programmes. Forming part of Flying High Futures is the Flying High Teaching School Hub, Flying High English Hub, and the Flying High cohort of Inspiring Leaders teacher training.

We can offer you:

• A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our school
• A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed
• A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
• Support to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career step
• An opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnership
• The opportunity for quality Continuous Professional Learning
• A varied job where no day is the same!
• Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.
• An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staff

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and the foundations of children’s learning
• Is interested in education and impacting on the lives of children
• Is going to bring new ideas and energy to a forward-facing school that is continuously striving for excellence
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Can work effectively with and without direction
• Has enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism
• Is a team player
• Has an eye for detail
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves up and get stuck in!

Your core duties will be:

·        To be a leader in the classroom and ensure every day counts for all children in your care

·        Be relentless in your pursuit to provide an excellent education for all

·        Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

·        Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards