Are you an excellent teacher looking to make a difference?
Are you committed to improving outcomes for all children?
City Academy Whitehawk is a “Good” school with four “Outstanding” judgements including Early Years. We are looking for highly effective, dynamic and resilient Year 5 teacher to cover maternity leave from 4 th January 2027 to 31 st August 2027.
The successful candidates will have the passion to enhance our skilled and dedicated team.
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
- A supportive team who place our values of collaboration, aspiration, resilience, effort, excellence and respect at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
- A proven ‘teaching and learning’ model to support you to teach at your best.
- Respectful, polite and engaged children who greatly value their school and learning.
- A proven record of exceptional welfare and pastoral support.
- Excellent Professional Development opportunities.
- Bespoke career progression opportunities for colleagues demonstrating practice that is consistently worthy of emulation.
- A spacious, well equipped and well‑resourced learning environment.Energetic, skilled and supportive colleagues.
- A skilled and committed SLT, and a team of expert teachers, who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and all staff.
- A culture of support and collaboration through our established and effective sponsor, Aurora Academies Trust.
- The opportunity to be part of a multi‑academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
- Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high‑street shops and health and well‑being support
Main scale Teachers including ECTs are welcome to apply. Whilst this is a full‑time role, we would also be able to consider applications from anyone who is looking to work four days per week.
Closing date for applications – 9am Friday 3 rd December
Interviews – Tuesday 8 th December
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to maintaining school communities where everyone feels safe, valued and free from harassment, bullying and discrimination.
Qualifications
Skills
Knowledge and Understanding of the National Curriculum essential
Ability to have strong/meaningful child interactions to support their early communication essential
Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleagues essential
Good oral and written communication skills essential
Ability to plan curriculum coverage of skills and carefully sequenced sessions essential
Excellent planning and organisational skills essential
Ability to work as part of a team essential
Excellent interpersonal skills essential
To be able to set SMART targets when writing individual support plans (ISPs)
CPD / Training
Further relevant professional studies
Experience
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholders essential
Working in partnerships with parents essential
Setting up an inspiring class that is engaging to all children's stages of development essential
An understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversity essential
Teaching experience in more than one school
Demonstration of experience bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
Record of parental engagement experience
Experience or referral to the use of ICT within the learning environment
Recent teaching experience
Experience/Knowledge
Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Primary Curriculum essential
An understanding that safeguarding children is central to the role and can spot signs of abuse/neglect in children essential
Ability to report on pupil progress (observations, assessments, parental reports) essential
Recent primary teaching experience - either EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Experience working with outside agencies to support children's progress/well‑being
Experience of supporting children with limited verbal communication
An understanding of the pedagogy of early reading and phonics, particularly Read, Write Inc.
To have knowledge and a keen interest in leading a curriculum area
Knowledge of reporting behaviour/safeguarding concerns on an electronic platform
Leadership
Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sector essential
Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to maintaining school communities where everyone feels safe, valued and free from harassment, bullying and discrimination.
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