Dovery Academy is a wonderful place to work, a small lower school in a peaceful, woodland setting. As part of the Knowledge Schools Trust we were judged in our recent OFSTED Inspection, to be a school ‘Outstanding in all areas’. We are lucky enough to have a strong and supportive community and an enthusiastic parents’ association. We are committed to developing pupils who are inquisitive, inclusive and inspired by their learning journey.

Our vision for all our pupils embodies our school values as we strive to involve the school community in ensuring that all our pupils leave Dovery Academy as individuals who can make a positive difference to the world.

We are currently looking for a Pre-school Manager to join us, who is creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated, with a drive to develop and nurture every child.

 Dovery Academy is a friendly, caring and lively community where children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. We have an amazing and dedicated school team, with highly engaged parents and a fully supportive Governing Body. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and love of learning to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

·       Believe that every child can, and will, succeed

·       Ideally have experience in a primary school setting

·       Ideally have experience of working with children with additional needs

·       Be organised, flexible, collaborative and resilient, and prepared to tackle all challenges that arise as we establish our schools

·       Have the highest ambitions for our pupils, the school and yourself

·       Have a calm and professional manner with our pupils

·       Have excellent Numeracy and ICT skills and demonstrate an exemplary standard of written and spoken English

·       Have a commitment to professional development and further training

 What we can offer you:

·       A high level of support and commitment from our friendly and hardworking leadership team

·       A happy and highly professional working environment, with high expectations and standards

·       A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, and a supportive Head and governing body

·       A team that is committed to the children and their development

·       Children who are eager to learn in our creative and challenging atmosphere

·       A forward-thinking MAT who support schools both within the trust as well as schools externally through our curriculum work and as a DfE appointed English Hub

Continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities. Our TAs will be expected to attend and actively participate in staff training each week and on INSET days.