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Experienced Class Teacher


Experienced Class Teacher Vacancy

Temporary initially, with the potential for a permanent post for the right candidate

Job roles: Class Teachers Required from: September 2024

Contract type: Full time, temporary initially, with the potential for a permanent post for the right candidate

Salary: up to £46,525 (subject to Teacher’s Pay & Conditions) The continued expansion of St. John’s Primary Academy has resulted in an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher being available for September 2024. This post offers the potential for career progression.

About Us: Future Generation Trust is a small, growing Trust of primary phase academies in Staffordshire.

FGT aims to create a strong positive culture in all of its academies in which valuable life skills will be delivered. Quality teaching, built upon a foundation of care and support will lead to high levels of attainment, achievement and confidence, self-esteem and a love of learning.

St. John’s Primary Academy, Essington, is a Church School which works closely with the community. To continue our improvement it is imperative that we appoint talented members of staff who share our vision of delivering a broad, balanced and exciting curriculum in a bright, attractive and supportive environment.

To see what type of academy we are please take the time to look at:

The posts we have available for September would be particularly suitable for ambitious candidates with five years’ teaching experience, in any area of the primary age range (EYFS, KS1 and KS2) who are looking to widen their experience further.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • An experienced, qualified teacher with a passion for teaching and learning

  • able to demonstrate commitment to raising standards of teaching, learning and achievement for all learners

  • committed to working as part of a team and fully take part in the life of our school and our community

The successful candidates will align themselves closely with the values and ethos of the academy and match the high levels of discretionary effort that current staff display.

At St. John’s we can offer ambitious teachers:

  • an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience

  • a track record of staff successfully obtaining promotion following service at our academy

  • high quality professional development opportunities and the support of skilled staff, in return for high levels of commitment

It is strongly recommended that potential candidates arrange a visit to the academy. Appointments can be made by emailing lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy either during or outside of school hours. Scheduled visit dates are as follows:

  • Tuesday 23rd April 2024

  • Wednesday 24th April 2024

Completed applications should be emailed to Laura Greenhouse at lgreenhouse@stjohnsprimary.academy Please include a supporting letter of no more than two A4 sheets, detailing your strengths and experience. Only fully completed applications will be accepted, do not include CV’s. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted by phone or e-mail.

Closing Date for applications: Friday 3rd May 2024

Prior to interview we will observe shortlisted candidates in a teaching and learning session, and references will be requested.

Interviews: Week beginning 13th May 2024

This Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the academy website. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.