We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher and Early Years Lead to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. This role  is central to the success of Lower Farm Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to our pupils.    

You will provide excellent leadership, direction and management to ensure the sustained success of the Early Years Foundation Stage, sharing in and supporting the leadership of the school as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in your phase, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.  You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do.  

Lower Farm Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. Through real life, practical, hands-on learning, we offer children a wide variety of opportunities to showcase their learning and engage parents in their children’s learning by sharing these experiences via our online platforms. Through adaptive teaching, every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning. At Lower Farm we create a friendly, caring atmosphere with happy children who are absorbed in what they are learning and feel valued as they progress through their learning journey. Our exciting and challenging curriculum engages and motivates our pupils to become resilient, independent thinkers with a thirst for learning. Whilst we strive for high academic standards, we are also fully committed to developing the creative, emotional and social aspects of all of our pupils’ lives to ensure both their physical and mental wellbeing.

What we’re looking for?

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence 
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience as an effective and outstanding classroom teacher
• Excellent communication skills and ability to forge lasting parent relationships
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning
• Experience of utilising technology to enhance learning
• A good sense of humour 

For further information about the role come and visit our school!  To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  

Why Work with REAch2 Academy Trust? 

Join REAch2 Academy Trust, one of the UK's largest primary academy trusts, with a mission to unlock the potential of every child, regardless of their background. Here’s why joining our team can be an exciting and fulfilling career choice: 

• Excellence & Development: We prioritise high standards and offer extensive professional development and career growth opportunities. 
• Supportive & Collaborative: Be part of a strong, collaborative community of over 60 schools where every voice is valued, and best practices are shared. 
• Well-being Focus: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer robust well-being support for all staff. 
• Diversity & Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our schools. 
• Innovation & Impact: Bring creativity to the classroom and make a real difference in children’s lives. 
• Making a difference: Working with REAch2 means contributing to something bigger than yourself. You’ll be helping to shape the lives of young learners, making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations. 

Join us to grow your career, collaborate with passionate educators, and make a lasting impact on future generations. 

Benefits 

• We offer a range of benefits to support your career and well-being:
• Healthy work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access diverse CPD and training opportunities to grow your skills. 
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from Blue Light Card offers and employee perks. 
• Well-being Support: Receive comprehensive well-being and employee assistance for you and your family. 
  

Join REAch2 for a rewarding career with great benefits! 

Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection  

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.   

We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. 

For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy. 

All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.  

The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.