Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

South Hylton Primary Academy

Sunderland

SR4 0LS

MPS-UPS

Fixed term until 31^st August 2024

Full-time

We are looking for a teacher who has an outstanding track record of teaching and raising standards and a passion and vision for primary education. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to join a ‘Good’ school, serving a small community with fantastic children. Successful candidates will join an ambitious team that is clearly focused on school development and driving the academy forward to become one of the best schools in Sunderland.

Applicants for the post should:

• Be an excellent class teacher
• Have experience teaching in primary schools
• Ideally have experience of teaching across more than one key stage
• Have a history of successful impact
• Be motivated to engage in further professional development and training

What we will offer:

• A smaller than average primary school with a ‘village’ ethos catering for children aged 2-11 years
• Children who are well-motivated and have an extremely positive attitude to learning
• Teaching pedagogy and practice at the forefront of educational research
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Highly supportive and motivated staff
• A school which is well-supported by governors and parents
• The benefits of being a partner in the Laidlaw Schools Multi Academy Trust

The appointed candidate will join a successful MAT where all Academies support each other to the benefit of our pupils and their families. Our Academies also enjoy strong support from an experienced LST central team, based in Newcastle upon Tyne.

Further details and an application pack can be downloaded from the Careers section on the Laidlaw Schools Trust website https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/72/vacancies-1. Interested candidates are welcome to tour the school, please contact Elaine Robinson, School Business Manager on 0191 563 4180 or admin@southhylton.org.uk to arrange a visit. If you wish to have an informal discussion about this post, please contact: Elaine Robinson, School Business Manager on 0191 563 4180 or admin@southhylton.org.uk

Closing Date: 12 noon on 26^th May 2023
Candidates who have not been contacted by 26th May may assume they have been unsuccessful.
Interviews will take place: W/c 5^th June 2023
Applications should be returned to: elaine.robinson@southhylton.org.uk
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

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