Class Teacher at Penhale Infants and Newbridge Junior School

We are looking for a Classroom Teacher to join Newbridge Junior School & Penhale Infant School. We are looking for someone who has the drive, passion and skills to work between our infant and junior schools in Key Stages 1 and 2. At our schools, we are very proud to have a diverse school community in which many languages, cultures and religions learn together.

Both Penhale and Newbridge are very caring and forward thinking schools, we invest in our staff and use coaching and mentoring to develop skills and expertise.  

We pride ourselves on providing a safe, stimulating, challenging and caring environment where children can develop intellectually, physically, emotionally and socially to be prepared for their future lives. 

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What you will need to succeed: 

• Be a qualified teacher, who is able to teach across the Key Stage 1 & 2 curriculum
• Be committed to contributing to our fully inclusive school, being proactive in adjusting support for pupils
• Passionate about teaching and learning and have a positive outlook and excellent interpersonal skills 
• Outstanding classroom practice with high expectations for achievements and behaviour 
• Be committed to “Being your best self” and be keen to work collaboratively with colleagues across the school, hub and Trust. 
• Be able to plan and deliver a creative and stimulating curriculum 
• An aspiring leader of learning and happy to grasp exciting CPD opportunities 
• Be willing to engage with research informed practice 
• Contribute to the values, ethos and the development of our schools. 

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The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across Kent, Hampshire and Plymouth. 

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances.

Education is the key to transforming life chances and we support and develop every member of our community to:

• Think about their Thinking
• Be their Best self
• Shape their Success

In this way we transform life chances

Click Here To view our Trust video to gain an insight into The Thinking Schools Academy Trust

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What our Trust will offer you:

• Minimum starting salary £27,186 for all NQTs 
• Revised Teacher Payscale to retain and reward excellent teachers 
• The opportunity to work with happy and well behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
• Vast support network from senior leaders and other teachers within the school and our Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits. 
• Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice 
• Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes 
• As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Charted Teacher
• A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

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What you need to do now:

If you are interested in working at our school, benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust, and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to the schools are warmly welcomed; please contact Sarah Arthur on 0333 360 2190 or via email S.Arthur@tsatrust.org.uk

If you experience any issues in applying for this role via our careers site please click here to submit a application via Microsoft Forms.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.