Are you an inspirational KS2 Class Teacher looking to work with an amazing group of colleagues and children? Are you looking to forge a career within a caring and values-driven family of schools? Do you want to belong to a national professional learning community, with real opportunities for growth, development and career progression? Are you driven to enable all children to succeed in all areas of the curriculum? If so, REAch2 is the Trust and Kirby Primary Academy is the school for you!

We are seeking to appoint a KS2 teacher to join our dedicated team from either September 2024. Come and join us on our quest to ensure that all of our children reach their full potential. We would like to hear from anyone who feels they can motivate, inspire and challenge our pupils to achieve their very best and want to be a memorable chapter of a child’s learning story.

We are looking are for someone who:

• Fosters and demonstrates a love for learning and can inspire children to learn;
• Has high expectations of children’s learning and conduct;
• Has energy and commitment to all aspects of school life;
• Is able to work as part of a team, committed to providing the best possible opportunities for our children;
• Is a consistently good (or better) teacher whose practice leads to good outcomes;
• Has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children;
• A secure knowledge of phonics teaching is preferable but not essential. (Read, Write Inc)

Candidates should:

• Have a flexible approach to working and be adaptable
• Be a hardworking, team player who thrives in working with others
• Display initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be creative, enthusiastic and dynamic
• Be reliable with a sense of commitment
• An individual that is passionate and dedicated to the profession, who puts children’s learning at the heart of what they do
• Someone who is willing to contribute to an outstanding education for the community that you serve
• Have experience of teaching phonics (preferably Little Wandle).

In return we can offer:

• An Ofsted good school, in a supportive and dynamic trust;
• Well-behaved and responsive children who are a joy to teach;
• Supportive parents, PTA, community and governing board;
• Opportunities for professional development within the school and across our cluster of local schools;
• An inclusive workplace where individuality is embraced.

Background Information about the School

At Kirby Primary Academy, we pride ourselves in being a community school with our pupils at the heart of everything we do. We have a wonderful team of staff who are dedicated to providing learning opportunities within and outside the classroom, I know that every child leaves here ready for their next learning adventure, having enjoyed their school life here and reaching the very best outcomes they can.  Kirby Primary Academy is a caring school and staff go above and beyond to support the pupils here.

We have an unwavering belief in success for all and everyone in our school is ‘dedicated to lifelong learning’. 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 Kirby Primary Academy

As a member of the REAch2 Trust, a national family of primary academies, Kirby Primary 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. Kirby Primary 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.