Reception Class Teacher (maternity cover)

At West Town Lane Academy, we are looking for a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our pupils. As part of our enthusiastic team, you will be responsible for a Reception class, and you may have subject leadership responsibility upon agreement with the Headteacher.  This will start in term 3 (or earlier if mutually agreed)

About you:

• You are an excellent and enthusiastic professional who reflects on the positive impact you have on children
• You have high expectations of behaviour and achievement for pupils
• You are adaptable, aspirational and resilient
• You are committed to providing quality first teaching
• You are passionate about making a difference to children’s life chances and believe that all children can achieve

About us:

• Our values are Respect, Achievement, Determination, Adventure and Resilience
• We are a large, three form entry primary Academy with pupils from Nursery-year 6
• We are very proud to have been recently Graded as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in December 2024
• Our curriculum promotes independent learning and encourages our children to follow lines of enquiry. We have high academic standards
• We have fantastic grounds which we encourage staff to use with the children as much as possible
• We are passionate about working with our community and creating opportunities to develop our pupil’s cultural capital

Please contact the school office if you would like to visit the school.

Safeguarding Statement:

West Town Lane is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.