Class Teacher

Overview

We are looking for a passionate, creative and committed Class Teacher to inspire, challenge and nurture our pupils. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, inclusive school.

• An experienced and inspiring classroom practitioner, committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
• A professional who consistently delivers exceptional learning experiences and sets high expectations for all pupils.
• Someone who is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop and thrive.
• Ready to develop their career in education and make a lasting impact on the learning journey of every child.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Class Teacher to develop their career in a highly successful and supportive school environment.
• Be prepared to contribute to a welcoming, safe, disciplined environment where all children, families and staff are treated with tolerance, kindness and respect.

• An experienced and inspiring classroom practitioner, committed to excellence in teaching and learning.
• A professional who consistently delivers exceptional learning experiences and sets high expectations for all pupils.
• Someone who is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop and thrive.
• Ready to develop their career in education and make a lasting impact on the learning journey of every child.

Shoreditch Park Primary School. Located in the heart of Hackney, we are proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding provider of education. Our school has received national and international recognition for our high-quality education, including accolades such as the UNICEF Rights Respecting accreditation, Flagship status for Excellence for Inclusion (IQM), and a variety of other curriculum-linked awards. We are proud to be highly valued within our community, with our school remaining achievement, progress, challenge, inspiration and enjoyment at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to providing children with the very best education to ensure that each child reaches their maximum potential and develops a lasting love of learning and sense of curiosity in the world around them. We know that children who feel respected and proud of themselves will learn best. Both achievement and perseverance are celebrated and recognised. We aim to deliver excellent education by providing a stimulating, rich and relevant curriculum which balances the rigorous teaching of core skills and knowledge with creative and imaginative opportunities.

We believe in our role in shaping future communities and aim to ensure our children leave here as happy, successful individuals — thoughtful, confident, and equipped with the skills they need to do the best they can in their immediate environment and the wider world. Our expectations of the children and the adults within the school are high. We foster a welcoming, safe, disciplined environment where all children, families and all other members of our school community are treated with tolerance, kindness and respect.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

We actively welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and underrepresented groups in primary settings. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working.

Anti-racism and equal opportunities Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply. We actively welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and underrepresented groups in primary settings, and flexible working arrangements are considered where possible.