Primary Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

The role

This position is suitable for ECTs, newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers. Chase Bridge is a very popular and successful school. We take pride in our children excelling at learning whilst being exposed to a broad curriculum and a range of exciting opportunities in sports, music and art. We are looking for applicants that have a clear vision of excellent practice, a commitment to raising standards and who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We asked our children what they would like in a new teacher and they said they are looking for someone who

• understands us as individuals and listens to everyone;
• makes the learning enjoyable;
• boosts our confidence;
• encourages us and is approachable; and
• is good at explaining and helping.

If you believe you can deliver on our children’s expectations, we hope you will be in touch.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer

• an established and supportive leadership team;
• a school that has a firm commitment to professional development and career progression;
• a school community that is research focused and where the learning of adults is as important as the learning of children;
• a rewarding and special place to work where staff are passionate about providing a broad curriculum for all children;
• a parent community who are engaged and supportive of the school and their child’s education;
• a well-resourced school set in extensive grounds as well as on site car parking available for the convenience of our staff; and
• access to the Westfield Health Cover and Teacher Pension Scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.