We are looking to recruit a teacher in Early Years, with the passion and enthusiasm to further raise standards in our charming school. We already have a strong team of dedicated and passionate staff, and we are looking for a creative and aspirational class teacher to join our committed staff team.
The children at Upland are encouraged to become independent learners; we work together to build confidence and self-esteem, allowing children to explore different activities in a range of ways. Through our teaching and learning model, our aim is to enable all children to reach their full potential by developing excellence and enjoyment, simultaneously appreciating and valuing each teacher’s individual style, approach and commitment. Our school community is looking for someone who believes in our vision and values; in return we offer an intensive induction package, supportive leadership and colleagues, a commitment to high quality CPD and a genuinely happy environment to work in.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact the school office on 020 8303 2175.
Safer recruitment
Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.
Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service. We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.
Equal Opportunities
Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Charlotte Smiles on 020 8303 2175 or at [email protected].