Egerton Primary School is a highly successful school located in the semi-rural town of Knutsford in Cheshire. The school is a member of The Learning Partnership; a new multi-academy trust of 14 schools formed from two predecessor trusts, serving families across the Cheshire East and Staffordshire area.

The school is looking to appoint a temporary, full time primary teacher to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will be highly creative and motivated to inspire our young children to make excellent progress on their learning journey within the school. We welcome applications from talented and enthusiastic professionals who have high expectations and ambition for themselves and their pupils. You will be committed to improving the lives of our children while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

Do you possess the skills that would make a real difference to children's learning? Do you have a commitment to raising standards, are a good/outstanding teacher and are looking for an exciting school? If so, you are just the person for us.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has a secure understanding of the National Curriculum and Assessment;
• A willingness to be challenged and to challenge our children
• is committed to raising children’s achievements
• An eagerness to undertake CPD to enhance knowledge and practice
• Has the skills to build successful relationships with both colleagues and children
• Will be proactive, positive, calm and flexible
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills

In return we will offer the successful candidate:

• A welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff
• Inquisitive and self-motivated children to inspire
• Opportunities to work with other colleagues within The Learning Partnership
• A committed and supportive environment where you will be encouraged to fulfil your ambitions
• A supportive Local Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team who are committed to maintaining high standards
• Collaborative working opportunities with Trust colleagues
• Staff benefits - employee discounts, discounted gym membership, Cycle2work scheme, Tusker car scheme (coming soon)
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you would like an informal discussion about the post or would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the School Business Manager on 01565 213 127 or via email on admin2@egerton.cheshire.sch.uk

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The Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced checks with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

In line with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 The Learning Partnership does not request attendance or medical information on candidates for posts prior to appointment. We will, however, seek a post-appointment reference for successful candidates, which will include questions relating to attendance records. Appointments will be made subject to this reference and the Trust may, in some circumstances, withdraw the offer of appointment on the basis of information received, again having full regard to the requirements of the Equality Act.

The Learning Partnership is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity and the elimination of discrimination; all applicants should note that they will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of disability, gender, race, religion, age, sexual orientation and marital status or any other discrimination which is unfair or unreasonable. We are proud to be an employer that holds Disability Committed and Menopause Friendly status. The Trust supports CIPD’s #FlexFrom1st campaign and is ‘happy to talk flexible working’.