To ensure high quality teaching, effective use of resources and the highest standards of care, learning and achievement for all pupils (in line with the Teacher Standards).
Qualifications:
- Qualified teacher status (QTS) recognised by the DfE
- Evidence of recent or relevant in-service training
- Have at least 5 GCSEs (grades 4-9/A* to C), or equivalent, including English and Mathematics (and be able to provide the original certificates for these as evidence) (Equivalent qualifications include Level 2 Functional Skills; O-level grade C or above or CSE grade 1.)
Teaching and Learning:
- Ability to teach to a high standard across the early years/primary phase, with evidence of having achieved successful outcomes
- An up-to-date knowledge of:
- the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum/National Curriculum;
- current strategies for Literacy/English and Maths and
- current priorities in education e.g. educational issues relating to the early years, Phonics, Reading, Grammar, Maths Mastery etc - Ability to plan and teach high quality lessons to meet the needs of all learners
- A clear grasp of the use of assessment to further children’s learning
- Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners
Wider Professional Duties:
- Ability to work effectively as a member of the school team, establishing and maintaining good, positive relationships with colleagues, parents and pupils
- Ability to manage support staff and other adults effectively
- Ability to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout the school
- Willingness to take part in the wider school community
- Ability to manage a curriculum area (not NQTs)
Personal Qualities:
The candidate will need to demonstrate:
- An enthusiasm for working with children
- A commitment to the vision, values and ethos of the school
- A commitment to equal opportunities in practice
- High expectations of staff, children and the wider school community
What the school offers its staff
- Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation
- Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
- Excellent transport links nearby
- Wide range of facilities across our three sites
- A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
- Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
- Focus on staff well-being and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Access to supervision
- Peer praise (staff shout outs, guardian angel programme)
- SLT provided breakfast at end of summer and autumn terms
- Free lunch on Christmas dinner day
About Hackbridge Primary School
Located close to Hackbridge Station, our school has been at the heart of our community for over 100 years.
Having been a popular three-form entry primary school with a maintained nursery for many years, we became a four-form entry primary school, with maintained nurseries, on a split site in the autumn 2019. In addition, we are federated with Spencer Nursery School, who provide childcare and education from birth to 4 years, meaning across our federation we provide education from 0-11 years.
The primary school is based across two sites; Hackbridge Corner and London Road, with Spencer Nursery School on a third site nearby. All three sites are within short walking distance of each other and staff work collaboratively across all sites.
Our new London Road site was officially opened to pupils in November 2019 and is the first Passivhaus Plus school in the United Kingdom. Across the school, pupils benefit from use of facilities at both sites and we were very excited to gain a playing field when we opened the London Road site.
Application Process
For full details and to apply, please click here
Please note that the London Borough of Sutton is advertising this role on behalf of Hackbridge Primary School, any queries relating to the recruitment of this role should be directed to Hackbridge Primary School directly (contact details and full details are available with the link above).
