The posting
Longwood Primary Academy and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy
ARP TEACHER
Salary: M4-UPS
Start date: ASAP/January 2027
Longwood Primary Academy and Waltham Holy Cross Primary Academy have established Alternative Resource Provision (ARP) for children with ASD. The children attend day to day learning in the ARP however they have opportunities to work in the mainstream classroom where appropriate.
This ARP teacher role is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to develop their skills to oversee and deliver the day to day interventions within both provisions.
Part of this opportunity will include overseeing both ARPs, alongside tailored planning and support, working with a specialist SEND team from across NET Academies.
Essential requirements:
- At least a C in English and Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- Level 3 qualification (or currently working towards achieving)
- Ability to use ICT and learn new skills
- Working in partnership with specialist teacher to support pupils needs
Additional benefits working at NET Academies:
- Additional school holidays
- Competitive salary
- IT equipment relevant to the post
- Subsidised accommodation for teaching staff
- An outstanding childcare facility (under 3 years) for NET staff at discounted rates
- A supportive team of leaders and staff
- Opportunities for growth and development
- A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the trust
- Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
- SENDCO network within the Trust
- Working with a pastoral team, including a family liaison officer
- Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
- National pay rates
- Flexible working opportunities
- Supportive special leave requests
NET Academies offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster of nine schools, staff work in teams to share the responsibility for planning, with support from Trust subject leads and the Curriculum Director. High quality CPD is offered across the Trust.
Both schools have a dedicated team that works hard to reach high standards in everything they do and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents, the local community and the other local schools within NET. At NET Academies, we believe in the future development of our teachers to enable them to develop and progress their career.
What Ofsted says about Longwood Primary Academy:
‘Children get a great start to their educational journey at Longwood Primary. Pupils enjoy attending such a warm, welcoming and inclusive school. Pupils feel safe. Pupils treat each other with respect. They behave well around the school because they are expected to do so’
Parents are highly positive about the school’s provision. Many commented that staff have the ‘best interests of children at heart’.
‘Staff are proud to work at the school and feel that leaders are considerate of their workload and well-being.’
What Ofsted says about Waltham Holy Cross Primary School:
“Pupils proudly and happily attend this school. They know and live up to the school rules of 'be kind, work hard, and be safe’.”
“All staff have high expectations for pupils.”
“Pupils behave exceptionally well. They display a highly positive attitude towards their learning. They produce high-quality work.”
“The school promotes diversity and encourages pupils to show compassion and kindness to others. Pupils understand that everyone is unique and that this should be celebrated.”
“The school has created a well-considered and ambitious curriculum.”
“Teachers are well-trained and knowledgeable... Teachers check pupils’ understanding regularly. The school provides timely and effective support to make sure that pupils do not fall behind. As a result, pupils learn well in many subjects.”
“School improvement has been swift and effective… reflected in consistent expectations of: quality teaching and staff subject knowledge; pupils' excellent behaviours; their quality of work and improving outcomes; and positive attendance rates.”
Potential applicants are both welcome and encouraged to visit the school. Please contact the school office by telephone on 01279 866155/866149.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.
NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
