Class Teacher

About us The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of The Ferrars Academy, Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior School, Warden Hill Infant School, and Lakeview School. The Ferrars Academy is a very popular, successful, and well-resourced academy with a well-established and supportive leadership team; rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in education, for infant and nursery aged children. We are located in Luton on the Luton/Dunstable border, close to the M1, A5 link roads and the L&D hospital. Our 3-form entry school has children who are well behaved and learn in a vibrant and friendly environment. We are looking to recruit a highly committed and passionate class teacher. The right candidate will inspire pupils to learn with a combination of great subject knowledge, energy, and dedication. Are you someone who can: demonstrate excellent classroom practice be flexible and enthusiastic motivate and inspire children, offering both challenge and enjoyment demonstrate a positive attitude and good communication skills display high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour work well as part of a team show a keen interest to play a full part in the life of the school community In return we can offer you: a vibrant and friendly environment friendly and welcoming staff the opportunity to plan as a year group and work collaboratively with your peers a supportive leadership team enthusiastic teaching/early years assistants who provide high quality support a range of staff benefits and incentives including discounted wrap around care fees and staff lunches, online delivery drop off service and free refreshments no excess marking or paperwork workload wellbeing support Quotes from our current staff members “The academy allows me time off to watch my own children’s performances” “As a new member of staff, I felt welcomed and supported” “Ferrars offers a friendly, family working environment” Additional information Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview. Those who were born or have lived outside the UK may need to acquire additional overseas checks, which will be the responsibility of the candidate. Experience of working in a school is desirable. CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools. Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email