The Governors would like to appoint an inspirational and dedicated teacher to join an excellent team of staff committed to providing learning opportunities to the highest standards. 

This post is suitable for excellent ECTs as well as more experienced teachers and is full time. The successful candidate will work in one of our Key Stage 1 or 2 classes – this can be discussed at interview. 

We are looking for a teacher who: 

• has the potential to be or is an exceptional classroom practitioner 
• has a sound understanding of the National Curriculum and its implementation 
• demonstrates excellent teaching using a wide range of teaching methods to motivate and inspire learners 
• has the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment 
• sets high expectations for the attitudes and behaviour of everyone 
• is able to work well in partnership with staff, governors and parents 
• is committed to their own professional development 

In return we can offer:

• friendly, enthusiastic children with great potential, who work hard and are extremely well behaved 
• a fully committed and extremely supportive staff, governors and leadership team 
• supportive and dedicated parents and carers 
• a caring and positive learning environment and ethos 
• continuous professional development 
• opportunities to work collaboratively and share best practice with colleagues across our trust: The Challenge Academy Trust 

Great Sankey Primary School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT), sharing its mission to ‘serve, challenge and empower the educational community.’

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development. 

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme. 
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service). 
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing. 
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’. 

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all. 

Visits to school by prospective candidates will be welcomed and encouraged and can be made on Thursday 18 April at 4pm and Monday 22 April at 4pm by prior arrangement with our school office. Please contact us if you are unable to make these dates and still wish to visit. 

Further details and application forms are available from admin@greatsankeyprimary.tcat.uk.com or our school website

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Lisa Wilding, either by post or by email.

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 1 May 2024 (midday) 

Shortlisting: Thursday 2nd May 2024 

Interviews: Tuesday 7 May 2024