Class Teacher, Daventry

The lovely village school is now recruiting for a Class Teacher to join their brilliant team in September. This role could be ideal for you if, like us, you simply want the very best for the children. We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world‑class education and enrichment experiences. Our pupils and staff team benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. With a new Headteacher joining in September, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of the next stage of the school’s journey. There is a strong focus on building on existing strengths, supporting staff development and working collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for all pupils.

Your role will be to:

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the classes ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Act within the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Welton C E Academy is a highly supportive and inclusive school where pupils thrive and work hard to reach their potential. It has a strong personal development offer and encourages pupils to develop independence and an interest in the wider world. We have a supportive school community that enables our vision to be successful.

• M1-UPS 3 £32,916.00 - £51,084.00 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• 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
  • holiday discounts
  • cinema tickets
  • restaurant booking discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

• Qualified teacher status.
• Experience of teaching in KS1 and KS2.
• Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching.
• Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies.
• OFSTED awareness.
• Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these.
• Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures.
• Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning.

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.