Job Description

Eastfield Academy

Northamptonshire
31,650 per year


Expiring soon

Salary:

M1: https://www.dret.co.uk/Join-Our-Team/

Job type:

Full Time, Fixed Term

Apply by:

7 July 2025

Job overview

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Eastfield Academy is now recruiting for an Early Years Career Teacher

. This role could be your next career opportunity.


If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.


We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About the role

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team you will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and being accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate. Be aware of pupils' capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on this demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn. Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies e.g. systematic synthetic phonics Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English (whatever your specialist subject) Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions, monitoring learners' progress and levels of attainment. Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils' progress Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.

This role is a 1 year fixed contract.

Who we are looking for

Honours degree - Desirable Qualified Teacher Status - Essential Evidence of successful teaching practices across more than one school (can be during training) Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching. Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these. Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning. Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures Experience of working with children from a variety of backgrounds and/or vulnerable groups of pupils. Well-motivated, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. Team working skills. To be a positive role model to our pupils.

About our Academy who we are looking for

We are a school with a real sense of community and believe that in the HEART ethos - that as a school we Harmoniously Everyone Achieves Results Together.


At Eastfield Academy we are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all children will be challenged in their thinking to achieve the best of their abilities and are enthusiastic to become lifelong learners. We strive to provide all our children with a world class education. Our curriculum is carefully sequenced and knowledge-rich which inspires our children and promotes excellent outcomes for all.


The needs of our children are always paramount in the decision making within our school. I strongly believe in providing our children with exciting, creative and meaningful learning experiences, which build their enthusiasm for learning and help them to grow and develop positively in a variety of ways. As part of the David Ross Education Trust, we offer a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including a wealth of music, art and sporting experiences. These experiences encourage our children to be confident, well-rounded and motivated.


Our Trust values form the foundations of our approach to learning. These values are:


ASPIRATION - We aim high and believe we can all achieve the best


AMBITION - We are the best we can be


COURAGE - Nothing holds us back


RESPECT - We always lead by example

Salary & Benefits

Salary scale is M1 on the Teacher's Main pay scale (31, 650 per annum) Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme CPD Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Awards and Recognition Scheme Flexible working patterns Benefits Platform

o holiday discounts


o cinema tickets


o restaurant booking discounts


o Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.


We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.


Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the 'apply here' button.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.


The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.


It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.


The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.


All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

About

Eastfield Academy

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Eastfield Academy

St Albans Close, Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN3 2RJ
United Kingdom

+44 1604 405042

Eastfield Academy is a warm and welcoming primary school in Northampton, offering a world-class education for children aged 2-11, with a dedicated nursery and early years provision.


At Eastfield Academy, we are continually striving to excite and motivate our pupils through a rich and inspiring curriculum. We are committed to supporting each child to reach their full academic potential, but more than that, we want to enable our pupils to experience memorable and enchanting moments that will enrich their learning.


We want our children to enjoy learning and develop an understanding of the world around them, whilst highlighting the importance of aspirations and achievement.


At our school, we set extremely high standards for our pupils where learning is a high priority. We expect them to take pride in their behaviour and their attitudes to learning and uniform. We encourage children to foster positive relationships with each other through our Academy Values, to be kind and courteous and develop lively and enquiring minds.

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