Concordia Academy Union Road Romford RM7 0HG Tel: 01708 932710 Email: [email protected] Web: www.concordiaacademy.co.uk Headteacher: Mr Raheel Akhtar Class Teacher - EYFS/ KS1 Salary: Teachers Main Payscale MPS1 – MPS6 £36,413 - £48,532 Hours: Full time (32.5 hours per week) Contract: Permanent Suitable for ECT's We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Concordia Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to the pupils. Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do. Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those Early Careers Teachers (ECTs). We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Concordia Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. There is no doubt that Concordia Academy is an exciting place to be – for children, staff, parents and the local community! As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve with a Growth Mindset approach. We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them – empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning. Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you! What we’re looking for: A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence Excellent inter-personal skills Experience as an effective good and outstanding classroom teacher Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour Good organisational skills Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning For further information about the role come and visit our school! To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office. School visits are encouraged but are by appointment only. Why work with us: There are over 60 schools within the Trust which means we can offer opportunities including: ▶️Collaboration across other REAch2 schools, both locally and nationally. ▶️ Specialist curriculum support and training from our Trust experts - providing a flightpath for professional development ▶️ A support package for staff wellbeing You’ll be working for a Trust with big ambitions for all our schools to be 'great'. We want to be national leaders in sustainability; to transform our teaching and learning through digital transformation and to ensure social justice is at the heart of what we do. Please note we no longer accept application forms all applicants will need to apply via My New Term. Closing dates: 22nd November 2024 at Midday Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment and Data Protection At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils. We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children's Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity. For more information about our safer recruitment processes, please click here for our Safer Recruitment Policy. All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy. The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications. Background Information about the School Our school is underpinned by a blend of values such as respect, hard work and high expectations, coupled with innovations in relation to teaching and learning. We work together to embed a culture of success, high aspiration and reflection in which children can thrive and achieve. We want our students to have the confidence and knowledge to not just live, but prosper in a modern ever-changing society. We will equip them with the skills to succeed and the understanding that will enable them to make the most of the opportunities that they are given. We are forward thinking in all we do. Our children will study a modern and innovative curriculum, our staff will have access to the very best and latest professional development that has the greatest impact on learning, and our school will be housed in outstanding facilities that are high-tech and custom built. Our goal will always be to improve on what we have done before. We are a caring employer who invests in the future of our employees, as only through their excellence can we deliver excellence for the children and families whom we serve. To see more information about the school, please visit our website Concordia Academy As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Concordia Academy is committed to raising standards and achieving excellent 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. Concordia Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people / vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory written references. We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our school. Learning and teaching will be your passion in action, with a genuine desire for all children to achieve of their best as learners and people with your support. You will be a reflective practitioner willing and able to evolve our learning and teaching practice to meet the needs of our growing and ever-changing community of children. We will ensure that we enable excellence for all in our school. Do you: believe passionately that all children should be enabled to reach their full potential? have a passion for the high-quality teaching of a well-planned and carefully sequenced curriculum? motivate and inspire through creative and innovative teaching? want to work for a leadership team who put well-being first and ensure that staff have a work-life balance? want to work for one of the most progressive academy trusts in the UK? If you have a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of children then we would like to hear from YOU! We can offer you: The opportunity to continue to build our exceptional learning and teaching and personal development offer for our children; The opportunity to help continue to build and develop our team and to accentuate the ethos and culture of our school; The opportunity to make a difference to children’s lives; The chance for your skills to flourish and develop with practical support and encouragement; High quality training and development through one of the country’s leading Multi-Academy Trusts; The opportunity to work with children from diverse ethnicities and cultures; An inclusive ethos where every child is valued and supported to achieve their potential; A future career flightpath within REAch2 Academy Trust; Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and Governors How to apply: You are invited to submit an application form to Raheel Akhtar - Headteacher [email protected] REAch2 Academy Trust have an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Trust’s online Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form separately. In accordance with our Safeguarding Policy the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check. To arrange an informal discussion or visit please contact the school office on 01708 932 710 Closing Date: Wednesday 17 th April at Midday Candidates selected for interview will be informed after shortlisting and full details of the interview programme will be provided.