Hours: 1 FTE (full time)

Interview date: 29 January 2025

Make a difference, one lesson at a time: Join our community of change makers.

Are you a teacher with a passion for going beyond the ordinary, a talent for helping children succeed, and a heart for nurturing young minds?

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious primary school teacher with strong team-working abilities to join our supportive, ambitious and dynamic trust.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Key Stage One (KS1) class teacher.

Early career teachers who share our values and are ready to make an impact are encouraged to apply.

We encourage teachers at all stages of their careers to apply for this role, especially those with a passion for making a difference.

 You will:

• teach with passion

• ensure high outcomes for all pupils

• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards

• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum

• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches

• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school

• provide challenge and support to all pupils

• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why choose Locking?

• Inclusive and supportive: we have a real commitment to inclusivity and providing support for all children, regardless of their individual needs or learning styles and have experienced and dedicated staff and resources for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is why we were chosen to launch Treetops, a nurturing, moderate learning disabilities (MLD) resource base on the school site.

• Holistic approach: we focus on growing the whole child as an individual, inspiring a love of learning and a sense of community, and belonging. To do this we are looking for inspirational teachers to support children with their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, artistic needs.

• Challenge and support: we grow good quality teachers by offering a supportive and collaborative environment where you'll receive ongoing professional development and coaching to excel in your career. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a big impact in and around the school community.

• Incredible surroundings: we have large, natural green spaces, which create a lovely and inspiring learning environment for both children and teachers. You’ll have lots of space to explore outside and in which to take your teaching opportunities to a different dimension.

• Community focus: as a close village school community, Locking is more than just an educational establishment; we are a vibrant hub that brings together pupils, teachers, parents, and villagers. School fairs, performances, firework displays and our work in the community have become shared traditions that further strengthen connections and raise funds for shared goals. We have an incredible PTA who really do achieve great things throughout the year

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

Locking Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.