Recruitment

Class Teachers x 2
MPS/UPS Full Time
To start September 2021

Great Ouse Primary Academy is situated in Bedford and we work closely with all of our local families. We continually strive to provide the best education for our pupils so they become resilient and independent with the key skills needed to become successful citizens of the 21st Century.

In addition, Great Ouse Primary Academy is part of the very successful Sharnbrook Academy Federation (SAF). This is a multi-academy trust made up of five excellent member academies, which has a commitment to excellence in education and puts student progress at heart of all it does. SAF has an outstanding reputation and provides a strong support network and a variety of opportunities for staff in each of its academies.

These are exciting opportunities for two outstanding classroom practitioners to most likely teach in Y3 and Y5 who have excellent knowledge and understanding of the curriculum. You must be able to demonstrate commitment and passion for education through raising standards and introducing new initiatives including planning and delivering the outstanding learning opportunities for our children. The successful candidates will closely liaise with all staff, parents and outside agencies to ensure best outcomes for all children.

Positivity and a sense of humour are essential alongside expert knowledge of the Primary curriculum, resilience, creativity, commitment and professionalism. We would like you to be able to foster a nurturing learning environment where there are high expectations for all children and to be committed to your own professional development and continuing to grow within your role.

We encourage enthusiastic and motivational candidates, including NQT’s who share a genuine passion to the posts to apply.

Sharnbrook Academy Federation is committed to the continuous professional development of all staff, working in collaboration and sharing best practice.

Visits to the school are welcomed, by appointment.

Closing date: Friday 15th January 2021
Interview date: Wednesday 20th January 2021

For further information on the role and to obtain an application pack, please click on links below.

Please return your application form to: Email: recruitment@saf.org.uk

Sharnbrook Academy Federation reserves the right to either extend or reduce the vacancy window to that advertised depending on volume of applications received. We would therefore recommend early return of completed application forms to avoid disappointment.
Applications from agencies and personal CV’s will not be accepted.

SAF are committed to celebrating the diversity of our people and communities and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex or sexual orientation.

Great Ouse Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening including checks with past employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and the list of those prohibited from teaching or working within the profession.

Click here to view the Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
Click here to view the SAF Safe Recruitment Procedure Document
Click here to view the SAF Recruitment Privacy Notice
Click here to view the Teaching Staff Application Form

Click here to view the Equality and Diversity Form