Class Teacher

Location: Initially at The Baird Academy Trust;
Your initial 12 month placement will be at The Baird Academy Trust to cover maternity leave. Thereafter, the position may continue at The Baird Academy Trust or you will be offered an alternative teaching position with another academy within reasonable commuting distance. Our academies - Brighton Academies Trust

The Baird Primary Academy require an experienced Classroom teacher to join our dynamic team who is able to contribute to raising standards in the classroom. The team have raised attainment year on year and are committed to changing the life chances of our students. This is on a temporary basis to cover Maternity Leave

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a drive for excellence and a desire to be outstanding!
• Is highly organised, motivated and driven to succeed
• Is committed to the progress of ALL students
• Is a team member who will collaborate with colleagues to ensure the progress of students
• Has enthusiasm, presence and authority who can deliver consistently

In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, we offer you:

• Family friendly policies that are designed to support you with a work-life balance, wellbeing and the financial aspects of life
• Excellent facilities and resources for staff and students
• A calm, positive and innovative learning environment
• Automatic annual pay progression
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities from day 1
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity giving
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression including: An annual personal development day, job-related apprenticeships to enhance your skillset, open access online training courses and Scholarships run in collaboration with the University of Brighton.

And when the time is right for you to take the next step in your career, we can help you to find the right opportunity in one of our 15 schools.

About The Baird Primary Academy
Ofsted grade: Good (2019)

The Baird Primary Academy is a school for 4 to 11-year olds in Hasting, East Sussex. We focus on developing our pupils love of learning so they can ‘fly high’. In 2019 we were presented with the Marjorie Boxall Quality Mark Award for our outstanding nurturing environment and inclusive provision. Our creative curriculum engages pupils with personalised learning and practical experiences. We have two classes in each year group welcoming children from our local community. We also hosts a nursery for children aged from 3 years. The University of Brighton is our sponsor. We work closely with the University’s School of Education: in 2019 it was judged as Outstanding by Ofsted for all Initial Teacher Training and was awarded the Student Union’s school of the year.

About the University of Brighton Academies Trust
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is the fifth largest multi-academy trust in the south east, with 15 infant, primary and secondary schools all graded by Ofsted as Good or Outstanding. We educate 7,700 children aged 3 months to 16 years and employ 1,200 staff across East and West Sussex. Excellence, innovation and integrity are the values that guide us. We work collaboratively to help our pupils and everyone connected with our academies achieve excellence. By working together, sharing insights and best practice our schools support each other to improve.

Find out more
Download the job description and person specification below for more information about this opportunity. To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact July Lacy at j.lacy@thebairdprimaryacademy.org.uk. To submit your application follow the ‘Apply for job’ link at the bottom of this page.

Our commitment
The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff recruitment practices.

Key dates
Closing Date: 15 May 2022
Interview Date: By arrangement
Start Date: By Arrangement