Job Description

We are looking to appoint an outstanding Teacher or ECT with energy and enthusiasm who has a love for working with young people to join our school. This position is available on a permanent or fixed term contract, working in one of our KS2 classes. There is also the opportunity to grow into a middle leadership role by leading a Core subject (Maths/English). This is a wonderful opportunity to join a school within a Trust with great potential, some real strengths and the ability and desire to develop further.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who

Has a passion for education and making a difference to children's lives Is passionate about providing a caring, nurturing environment, sympathetic to our Christian values Is or has the potential to be an excellent classroom practitioner. Has an interest in the curriculum including keen to lead subject area(s). Is able to inspire and motivate our learners. Has high expectations and a drive to enable pupils to be the best that they can be. Is able to promote high standards of behaviour. Has the desire to grow, learn and lead. Has a positive and optimistic approach; are proactive and confident Uses resources, intellect, creativity, and innovation to be successful Be committed to partnership, collaboration and sharing

We can provide you:

A wonderful location and school to begin or develop your education career Values and experience of high-quality education The chance to make a difference and contribute to the school's further improvement Support, training, and leadership development The opportunity to work within SAST, a forward-thinking and growing multi-academy trust

Our values and ethos focus on developing a love of learning, high achievement both personally and academically which comes from the tremendous work of all our staff and the great achievements of our children.

Should you wish to arrange a visit to view the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office at

office@standrewsfontmell

.co.uk

.

SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.



Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child. It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis. SAST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.


SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.


This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.