Teacher

Post: Teacher - Fixed Term (possibility to be permanent)

Start date: As soon as possible after the Easter Break (29.4.19)

Location: Silkmore Primary Academy, Stafford

Employer: Reach2 Academy Trust

Salary: Main pay scale

Silkmore Primary Academy is an outstanding school. We are very excited to be recruiting an energetic and committed teacher to join our highly skilled teaching team.

During the Summer term, we undertook an OFSTED inspection and received an ‘Outstanding’ judgement in all areas of the school.  Particular highlights from this report include:

• Teaching is outstanding because teachers use their strong subject knowledge and creativity to deliver lessons that excite pupils and enable them to learn highly effectively;
• All staff benefit from high-quality training and support…. Staff are flourishing because of the excellent professional development opportunities.
• The skilfully designed curriculum enables pupils to apply their learning well and make connections between their learning;
• Pupils conduct is exemplary.  There is a purposeful ‘buzz’ of learning throughout the school;
• The head teacher leads the school with passion and determination.  She has extremely high expectations of pupils and staff and is uncompromising in her ambition for every pupil.

Silkmore Academy is a one form entry school located in Stafford.  We have 247 pupils on roll and cater for 2 -11 years children only.  At Silkmore we believe that children should learn through discovery and be fully immersed in their learning.  The creative, connected curriculum engages our children and takes them on an exciting learning journey that equips them with life skills and develops their learning attitudes.

It is a very exciting time to join the family of REAch2 schools. As Executive Head Teacher of two schools, our new appointee will work closely with their peer teacher in the other school but also feel part of something much bigger; the biggest Primary Academy Trust in the country.

We require an outstanding and dynamic teacher who has:

• proven strengths and experience of teaching across the primary age range
• the ability to lead by example
• a passion for delivering learning in an active and inspiring way
• a commitment to the principles of inclusion and can build genuine rapports with children

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Middle leadership opportunities
• The chance to network with outstanding school leaders
• CPD across the two sister schools and within the wider family of schools within the Trust

You will be joining the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance.  The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.You will be joining the REAch2 Academy Trust, a national family of primary academies committed to raising standards and achieving excellence for all pupils, whatever their background or circumstance.  The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.

Silkmore Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Check and satisfactory written references.

VISITS ARE ENCOURAGED AND WELCOME please contact the school for visits dates.

This is an exciting opportunity and we look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date:             19th March 2019

Interview:                    27th March 2019

Application Form:

Please return your completed application form to Maria Barnard, School Business Manager, Silkmore Primary Academy, Exeter Street, Stafford, ST17 4EG Email: maria.barnard@silkmoreacademy.co.uk  Phone: 01785 333930