An exciting opportunity exists to join Wickham Common Primary School, a thriving 2-form entry school.

 Rated “Good” by Ofsted in November 2023, the school has a strong team of staff who “feel supported with their workload and well-being” and is committed to striving for excellence and providing a safe, happy environment where everyone is able to reach their full potential.  “Pupils enjoy attending this warm, friendly and caring school”.

About the role:

• Part-time (0.6 FTE)  Actual working days to be confirmed
• Permanent
• Outer London Pay Range -  Mainscale 1 to Upper 1
• Most likely Key Stage 2

 The successful applicant will be:

• A qualified and talented primary practitioner who has a passion for learning 
• Able to deliver engaging and effective lessons, supporting all pupils to reach their full potential
• Able to work closely with colleagues, parents and carers as part of a supportive team
• Able to rise to the exciting challenge of being part of the continuing development of our school
• Committed to the Trust’s Vision of Achieving Excellence for Every Child, Every Day and the School’s Values
• Be committed to ensuring that children’s well-being is at the centre of everything that we do.

 In return, we can offer:

• Extensive knowledge and support from senior leadership and other teaching staff within the Trust
• Various employee benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A supportive and nurturing environment
• Relevant training and development
• Opportunities to contribute to whole school and Trust development

If this sounds like you, then we very much welcome your visit to the school and your application. 

Visits are available in the afternoons, please contact the School Office on 020 84364927 to arrange a visit. 

 About our Trust: 

Mosaic Schools Learning Trust (formed on the 1st September 2024 following the merger between Connect Schools Academy Trust and Compass Academy Trust) is a group of schools based in Bromley and Kent: Cage Green Primary School, Crofton Infant School, Crofton Junior School, Marian Vian Primary School, Oak Lodge Primary School, Raglan Primary School, River Mill Primary School, Unicorn Primary School, Valley Primary School and Wickham Common Primary School. The Trust aims to deliver the very best educational experience for its pupils, with each school bringing its own strengths and expertise to benefit the whole learning community. Each of our schools is unique in its own right, and we promote that individuality.

 As a Trust, we have a clear vision and our values support us in achieving excellence for every child every day. We are bound by a strong moral purpose and a commitment to our 3 R’s of being respectful, resilient and resourceful.

 We are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all members of our community equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices.

 Please note that employment contracts with Mosaic Schools Learning Trust contain a mobility clause and, whilst your primary place of work will be a named school, you may be requested to work at another location as required to meet the needs of the Trust.

 The Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and voluntary helpers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service [DBS] under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required for the successful applicant.

 References and an online search will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks.

 Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, the Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.