Salary: M1 - M6 (£32,916 -  £45,352)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 8th June at 9am 

Interview Date: Monday 15th June, time TBC

The school and the Trust place no limits on their aspirations for our children and we all believe strongly in the importance of opening horizons and opportunities for those less well placed to see it for themselves. Charlton Wood Primary Academy has a history of building excellent relationships between staff, pupils, parents and the community Pupils take pride in their school and respond positively to high expectations.   

The Headteacher, Karen Kooyman, will be holding school tours. Attendance at one of these is strongly encouraged so that you can understand more about our school, our approach and to ask lots of questions! 

If you would like to attend a tour prior to application, please contact the recruitment team or the school office.

Tour dates:     

• Tuesday 2nd June 4pm 
• Thursday 4th June 9:15am 

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about teaching and learning and knows there is always more to learn to become the most effective teacher you can be 
• can demonstrate effective teaching which leads to strong outcomes for all pupils 
• is reflective about their own teaching - using evidence informed research to develop their craft 
• wants to work with, and learn from, other teachers and leaders in our school and the Trust that we belong to 
• is willing to go the extra mile for our pupils and their families 

Key requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
• Experience of successful teaching within Key Stage 2
• Excellent classroom practitioner
• Understanding of a range of strategies to raise pupil achievement
• Knowledge of inclusion strategies for engaging all learners
• Able to communicate effectively with parents and staff
• Excellent, positive behaviour management skills

We offer:

• Enhanced CPD, including access to professional networks across the Trust
• Paid induction and training suited to the role
• Confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Use of the Cycle Scheme
• Paid completion of a DBS check
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye tests (where the employee is desk-based)
• Where eligible, automatic enrolment to the relevant pension scheme
• Honouring of continuous service earned in the Local Authority

Fluency Duty

The ability to converse at ease with pupils, parents and other users of the service and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Safeguarding Statement

Nova Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.