Vacancy Title:  Teacher

Pay Scale: MPS 1-6 (Salary dependent on experience)

Full Time/Part Time/Permanent: Full time

Start Date:   September 2023

Newton Flotman Primary Academy, part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, are seeking to employ an outstanding, highly motivated teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone with drive and ambition to make a positive impact on our children’s lives and who can be an integral part of and belong to our school community.

We are looking for someone who:

• puts the well-being, happiness and progress of our children first
• has the highest expectations of all the pupils and themselves
• has a positive outlook and enables children to believe they can achieve
• is inspirational and enthusiastic
• enjoys working collaboratively and being part of an outstanding team
• is flexible and willing to contribute to all aspects of academy life
• has a good sense of humour

We can offer:

• a strong team approach
• fantastic learners from EYFS to Year 6
• a creative and friendly team of dedicated staff
• a commitment to staff professional development
• a supportive Trust who is proactive in developing individual through a bespoke coaching programme
• opportunities to train with other professionals across St Benet’s MAT
• a school and working environment we are proud

Culture and ethos

Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work

Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes

Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God

Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice

Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies

Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties

Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.

Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this job specification are indicative and may vary over time.  Postholders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

Safeguarding

The safety and well-being of children is central to our ethos, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to provide references and undertake the Independent Safeguarding Authority checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and child protection practices of the Trust.

Equalities

St Benet’s has a strong commitment to achieving equality of opportunity in its academies and in the employment of people. The post holder will ensure that St Benet’s meets its statutory obligations in relation to all aspects of equalities legislation. This job description is not an exhaustive document. It reflects the duties and responsibilities applicable at the time of issue.