Year 6 Teacher/Phase Leader - Full-time

Richmond Primary School , Sheerness

• Ref:KCC886-2090-100T
• Posted:24/05/2019
• Pay:MPS+TLR
• Start Date:September 19
• App Close Date:10/06/2019 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBD

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To future consolidate the rapid progress at Richmond, The Stour Academy Trust are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and resilient Year 6 Teacher to join our passionate team at Richmond Academy, starting in September 2019.

The successful applicant would also have the role of Phase Leader for Y4, Y5 and Y6. There is scope for future progession into a full-time non teaching role for the right candidate.

We are encouraging applications from teachers with experience of teaching in upper KS2 and who have experience in preparing children for SAT’s and their transition into secondary school. Applicants should have an extensive subject knowledge of Maths and English and be able to implement and develop initiatives to improve pupil progress across the phase groups.

Richmond Academy is undergoing an enriching transformation under the ‘strong and inspirational leadership’ of The Stour Academy Trust. Inspected by Ofsted in February 2019, the effective leadership was highlighted, “The headteacher has brought stability and a renewed sense of ambition to the school. She has won the confidence of staff, pupils and many parents with her clarity of vision and openness.”

Our support given to our teachers was also emphasised by Ofsted:

“The school and trust provide time and opportunities for teachers to update their skills. For example, teachers moderate their assessment of pupils’ work with colleagues from other trust schools and benefit from training sessions led by experts from a local university.”

“Leaders at all levels are passionate about the school, knowledgeable about their roles and relentless in driving through the agreed priorities. They provide effective support to teachers in classrooms, and help pupils to do better in their learning.”

“…Teachers are proud to work in the school and benefit from high quality training.”

This is the perfect opportunity for those looking for career development. The Stour Academy Trust has vast experience in investing in and provding opportunites for teachers who are looking for career progression and greater responsibility.

We can offer

• A permanent contract
• Opportunity to move to other schools within the Trust
• Full induction process
• Ever evolving work-life balance package – including staff being able to take their PPA time at home (1 full day every fortnight).
• Support from a network of experienced teachers
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Greater professional development
• Rapid career progression

For more information about the school please visit their website and facebook page: 

http://www.richmond.kent.sch.uk/

www.facebook.com/richmondacademysheerness/

Information about the school

Richmond Academy is a large 2 form entry Primary School in Sheerness on the Isle of Sheppey. Richmond was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received a Good judgement in every single inspection category with a Good rating overall. Richmond has also been named as a Microsoft Showcase School for 2022-23 – a prestigious achievement, with only hundreds of schools around the world achieving the accolade each year.

The school is a member of The Stour Academy Trust, a forwarding thinking Multi Academy Trust of primary schools that are transforming that way that children learn in order to better prepare them for the 21st century.

For more information, please visit the school’s website: www.richmond.kent.sch.uk

For more information about The Stour Academy Trust, please visit the Trust website: www.thestouracademytrust.org.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Department
• Address:Unity Street, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 2ET
• Telephone: (01795) 662891
• Email: recruitment@stouracademytrust.org.uk