Year 1 Primary Teacher

Interview date: w/c 27 January 2025

Start date: 24 February 2025, or as soon after as possible

Make a difference where it matters most.

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.

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 OIdmixon?

• Make a lasting impact: not only will you play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of 30 amazing Year 1 children, nurturing their curiosity and igniting their passion for learning, but also the wider school community. We are a small but strong team and work closely with our colleagues from around the academy-trust to expand and share our knowledge and expertise.
• Continual improvement: there is always capacity and room for improvement. Your creativity is welcome to help us find different routes for fulfilling our potential. Opportunities for your own learning and development are seen in all parts of school life and professional development through the trust is plentiful and high quality.
• Shared goals: working in such a close, medium-sized school team, collaboration with colleagues is easier and we have a strong camaraderie. What we are aiming to achieve is understood by all, from senior management to support staff. By aligning all that we do with our values and goals, we are all aware of how they relate to achieving our school vision.
• Challenge and support: we grow 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 huge impact in an area of high-deprivation.
• Community: we are an integral part of the Oldmixon area and community and your class will no doubt become part of this too, whether that be through the Mini Police project, singing in the local area, litter picks and so on. School fairs, performances, art events, and work in the community become shared experiences that strengthen bonds and raise funds for shared goals.

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

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.