Teacher

Bracken Lane Primary Academy are looking for a part time (0.4 FTE) Teacher to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Bracken Lane Primary Academy as a Teacher?

Our warm and welcoming academy has a talented team of experienced teaching and support staff. The future for all children and families who attend Bracken Lane Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.   

 If your values and ambitions match ours and you want to support our children to achieve their goals, we would love to hear from you.

 The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver tailored lessons in accordance with the national curriculum and school guidelines.
• Develop engaging and diverse teaching materials to meet the needs of children with varying abilities.
• Monitor and assess children’s progress through regular evaluations, assignments, and feedback.
• Provide quality first teaching to enable success for all.
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages children’s participation and enthusiasm.
• Collaborate with other teachers and school staff to support children’s development and address any issues that arise.
• Maintain accurate records of children performance and write reports and reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in education and integrate best practices into teaching strategies.

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or evidence of substantial teaching experience. This job is not suitable for ECTs.
• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire children.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and execute effective lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive school culture.
• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adaptive teaching strategies.
• Experience in Early Years

Desirable

• Innovative teaching methods and a passion for incorporating technology into lessons.
• Strong understanding of current educational trends and pedagogical approaches.
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Why join Bracken Lane Primary Academy?

We are a primary academy for children aged 3-11 years based in Retford with over 240 children. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ with comments that children ‘are happy at their friendly school,’ where all leaders and staff ‘strive to provide every pupil with a good education,’ with staff, children, and their families saying: “We are a family.”

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Helen Cawkill, at hcawkill@brackenlaneprimary-ac.org.uk to arrange, or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 13 October 2024          

Interview date: w/c 14 October 2024

Start date: 6 January 2025

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.

 Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.