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About Us:
At Edwalton Primary School, we are dedicated to fostering a dynamic and supportive learning environment where both our pupils and staff can thrive. As part of the Flying High Partnership, we believe in delivering an exceptional education that empowers children to reach their full potential. Whether through music, sport, the arts, or academia, we strive for excellence at Edwalton. Our school is a place where creativity, collaboration, and commitment come together to create a truly unique learning experience.
We use our unique and special grounds to help bring our curriculum to life. We are lucky to have a working farm with alpacas, pigs, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, and even lambs in spring, which enhances the children's (and staff's) experience. We also have a 3-acre woodland where activities such as cross country, forest school clubs, and nurture groups take place. Our woods also house a huge mud kitchen, problem-solving areas, den-building zones, and four outdoor classrooms.
We believe staff well-being is key to ensuring children are happy and achieve their full potential, and that well-being is a culture developed through job satisfaction over time. Staff who attend overnight residentials or run afterschool clubs are entitled to days off in lieu; we offer a full day of PPA each term on top of the usual half-day weekly PPA, and we offer a report writing day for teachers. Our staff turnover is extremely low, and we believe this is due to the fantastic atmosphere, great people, and the environment we create.
We are excited to invite applications for the position of Class Teacher to join our outstanding team of professionals.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make every day count.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Class Teacher who brings strong classroom practice and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. This role is ideal for a teacher with strong, proven classroom practice and the ability to establish a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment. You’ll bring a thoughtful, proactive approach to classroom management and be confident in using a range of positive strategies to support and promote excellent behaviour for learning.
A clear understanding of inclusive teaching is essential. You’ll be adept at identifying and addressing diverse needs within your class, including children with SEND. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure that all children are fully included, supported, and challenged in their learning journey.
The role is a full time position, however, we would consider 4 days.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all children in the class
- Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
- Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching andlearning
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Delights in being with children and puts their wellness first
- Has strong behaviour management strategies and a calm, consistent approach to classroom routines
- Has the ability to make learning fun, engaging, and challenging for all learners
- Brings fresh ideas and is eager to share and collaborate with colleagues
- Values every member of the school community and contributes positively to a team culture
- Is reflective of our values, professional, resilient, and always ready to go the extra mile with enthusiasm!
We Can Offer You:
- A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
- The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
- Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
- A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
Application Details:
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and recruit before the closing date.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.
