Teacher

Hours: 1FTE

Interview date: 2 October 2024

An ELAN teacher is passionate and committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards and is actively seeking to improve their craft in line with our pedagogical principles.

Early Career Teachers and/or experienced teachers welcome to apply.

You will be forward thinking and keen to progress and will have strong team-working skills.

You will:

• teach with passion

• ensure high outcomes for all pupils

• be committed to meeting and exceeding all teaching standards

• have good general knowledge and secure knowledge of the whole school curriculum

• be highly skilled at selecting from and using a wide repertoire of pedagogical approaches

• build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

• contribute to the overall success and positive culture of the school

• provide challenge and support to all pupils

• be a role model who influences the attitudes, values and learning behaviours of pupils

Why choose Windwhistle?

• We focus on building children’s confidence. We work hard to build self-esteem and create a supportive learning environment. We value emotional well-being alongside academic achievement.

• Strong pastoral support: We have extensive support in place for children's social and emotional needs.

• You will make an impact. You’ll work hard but develop as a teacher and make a huge difference in an area of high-deprivation.

• Community building: We work closely with families and partners to ensure every child feels valued and supported within a community that faces many challenges.

What we offer:

• a supportive and collaborative environment where all staff are valued and empowered to achieve their best and always be proud of who they are and what they do

• a central team with education specialists in school improvement, innovation and development, SEND and education welfare

• a diverse and inclusive group of academies where every child is valued and celebrated

• the opportunity to learn new things or develop existing skills with quality, ongoing professional development and a series of career pathways to help you grow and excel in your teaching career

Windwhistle Primary School in Weston-super-Mare supports children’s achievement by building their self-confidence. We offer a happy, safe environment that nurtures children from 3 – 11 years old and supports all in our school community. We have extensive grounds that the children can access for learning and play. We are very well-resourced with excellent professional development opportunities and our teachers benefit from support and development through the wider network of schools in ELAN. A Windwhistle teacher believes that every moment of every day is for learning and that learning and teaching are most effective when based on first-hand experiences.

Windwhistle Primary School is part of Extend Learning Academies Network (ELAN) and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. We will be undertaking an appropriate online search for shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for a role that requires regulated activity if you are barred from doing so. Any concerns will be reported immediately to the appropriate body. Our safeguarding policy is available on the school website.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.