Year 7 Transition Teacher

Full time (part time or job share considered) 

We are now looking to expand this area further and appoint an additional Transition Teacher.

Are you ready to play a key role in the further development of our thriving, multi-cultural secondary school? Our great students are at the heart of all we do. Our work on improving students’ skills and transition to secondary school is highly regarded. This exciting new role offers the right candidate to bridge their primary school knowledge and help develop a successful pathway to secondary school. 

We are a strong school with a desire to keep improving. Our community deserves nothing less. 

We are looking for a creative and impactful colleague to: 

• Engage and enthuse our students with stimulating Year 7 English, Maths, Science and Humanities lessons.
• To help prepare students for secondary school transition and access subjects across the curriculum with strong literacy and numeracy interventions.
• Prepare students for internal assessments.
• Make a strong all-round contribution to the climate and ethos of the school.

Why Cressex? 

• A supportive and dedicated community of staff and governors. 
• A family-friendly school, making it easier for employees to balance work and life. 
• Teaching & Learning underpinned by the latest research. 
• A data-rich environment focused on raising standards for all.
• Opportunities for Continued Professional Development. 
• A superb, state-of-the-art learning environment and well-resourced departments.
• Staff gym onsite.
• Friday afternoons reserved for staff planning, including working from home. 

This role will be suited to an experienced teacher who has the knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between the KS2 and KS3 curriculum.

Experience of Year 5 and/or Year 6 teaching is desirable but not essential if equipped with the required skills and knowledge. 

We would welcome you for a visit to the school or for an informal discussion; please contact office@cressex.org

Please apply for this position by completing an application form and a letter explaining how your experience fits you for the post. Application forms and further details can be downloaded from our website: www.cressex.org 

Closing date: 12 midday, Monday 25 November 2024. 

We reserve the right to appoint ahead of this date if a suitable candidate is found. 

Interviews: shortly thereafter.

Cressex Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.