STEP Class Teacher

STEP Class Teacher

Hailsham, East Sussex

Burfield Academy – Hawkes Farm Academy – Phoenix Academy – White House Academy

SALARY: Main Pay Scale

Full Time/Part Time Considered

Required for 1st September 2023

PASSION - URGENCY - POSITIVITY - ASPIRATION – COMMITMENT

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

We are looking to appoint a talented Teacher to join our team in Hailsham, East Sussex. ECTs are welcome to apply, as are teachers who may not be able to commit to a full five-day week. 

Our ideal candidate will have:

• DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status

• Recent relevant training

• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise work in order to meet deadlines.

• Effective behaviour management skills; ability to develop excellent relationships

• Ability to identify and implement successful inclusion strategies for all children

• Able to track and interpret class performance data, identifying areas for improvement.

• Excellent understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues, including recent developments within the primary phase

• Thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity

• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues

• Able to demonstrate resilience, and willing to face new challenges with enthusiasm and positivity

• Ability to work independently and on own initiative; take responsibility for own professional development.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic children, who are keen to learn;

• A dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;

• Excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;

• Membership to Perkbox discount scheme;

• Subsidised private health care with Benenden;

• A free school lunch when working in school.

You are welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application via email:

lexey.brown@stepacademytrust.org

The Job Description/Person Specification and Application Form can be downloaded from the STEP website –

www.stepacademytrust.org. Completed application forms with supporting statements written in line with the

person specification should be returned by email to: recruitment@burfieldacademy.org - CVs are not accepted.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Thursday 15th June 2023 at midday

Interviews: TBC

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an

Enhanced DBS check, Social Media check and satisfactory references.