A Recruitment and Retention Allowance will be considered for an exceptional candidate*
Full or part time available
Are you ready to embark on a transformative teaching journey in a state of the art educational environment?
The Fordway Centre (FWC) is looking for an empathic, resilient and dedicated Primary teacher for a unique teaching position. We are currently in a comfortable temporary building in Guildford but hope to be moving to our brand new, purpose built school in Ashford, Surrey, in April 2025. The teaching post will be from September 2024.
Join us at our brand new purpose-built school where innovation meets inspiration, our facilities are designed to empower both teacher and student, fostering a dynamic learning atmosphere where creativity and collaboration thrive. As a teacher at FWC you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of education with flexible learning space to deliver engaging lessons and support students' growth.
At FWC, we believe that every student deserves a chance to succeed. You’ll work closely with students who may face challenges in a traditional school setting, providing them with support and guidance they need to thrive academically and personally. Your role will be pivotal in helping students unlock their potential, build confidence and overcome obstacles.
Be part of a team that transforms the future, one student at a time in a progressive building. Make a lasting impact - apply today!
The successful candidate will be:
- Passionate about inclusion and making sure all students gain an inspirational education.
- An outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations of students’ achievement and behaviour who is committed to providing high quality learning for all young people.
- Able to maintain and drive forward outstanding standards whilst meeting the needs of a very vulnerable group of students.
- An excellent communicator, able to work inclusively with pupils, staff, parents, Governors and other stakeholders.
- An aspiring leader who will lead, motivate and inspire others.
As a Trust, IET offers staff the following benefits: -
- A competitive salary with SEN 1 plus a recruitment incentive payment of up to £1,000 (after successful completion of first year*.)
- A chromebook.
- 'Growing Great Staff' programme that enables you to flourish as a practitioner.
- Weekly internal CPD and numerous external CPD opportunities.
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships.
- A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.
- Employee Assistance Programme & Pension Scheme.
- My Staff Shop Scheme.
- Free onsite parking and travel expenses between sites.
- Sociable and friendly staff.
- Most importantly…free tea, coffee and biscuits!
The Fordway Centre forms part of a Multi Academy Trust under the Inclusive Education Trust (IET) which includes Wey Valley College and the Reigate Valley College. Please see our school website, employee prospectus for further details about other schools in the Trust.
Please refer to the attached job profile for details of the role, accountabilities and personal characteristics.
We welcome visits to the school, if you wish to discuss the role further please contact Linda Whitehorn Deputy Head of Centre. Contact details can be found in the application section.
Closing date is: Sunday 12 May 2024 @ 11:59pm.
Interviews will be held : Week commencing 13 May 2024 tbc.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities for all its employees and for all applicants for employment. It is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosing and Barring checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks Please be aware; to comply with the update of KCSIE 2023, all applicants consent by completing their application to a preliminary online search of their name to identify any safeguarding considerations to be discussed at interview. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.