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As a Woodmansterne staff member, you can expect regular research based and relevant professional development, opportunities to work across phases, be creative and take risks in your teaching, and work closely with colleagues in planning and training. You will be an integral part of this happy, community school and supported by experienced and supportive leaders.
Working at Woodmansterne is never dull. Creative ideas are listened to and considered and challenge is encouraged. Staff here are keen and confident to go the extra mile, knowing that their input is valued and respected. Woodmansterne is a special place, ask anyone who has walked through our doors, the learning environment is calm and enriched; pupils, staff and parents are happy.
We are looking for an excellent Primary Class Teacher with:
• very high expectations of what can be achieved;
• a proven track record in raising pupil attainment;
• an understanding of how children learn and the complexities of this process;
• the aspiration to work with young people, colleagues and parents;
• the skills to work successfully as a team member establishing effective working relationships and flexible working practices;
• experience of following direction and working in collaboration with colleagues, parents, pupils and the school community;
• strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships, and a positive can-do attitude;
• a creative and innovative approach to school improvement;
• the ability lead on the educational progress, achievement and enrichment (experience trips, rewards and clubs);
• the ability to be kind, positive and committed to the school’s inclusive ethos;
• the ability to be flexible, calm, work under pressure and manage change effectively
Our inclusive and highly skilled leadership team bring a range of experience and insight to their roles and are committed to providing an exceptional and enriching education for all.
Why should you come and work for us?
We have fantastic children and families (many schools say that, but we really do);
We have amazing new buildings (our secondary building won an award for technological architecture from CIAT1) with two fantastic libraries, dedicated ICT suites, specialist food rooms, science labs, music studio & provisions, ICT rich learning spaces and a huge outside space including a large playing field, 2 MUGA’s, edible garden and Trim Trail;
Discounted wrap around care if your child/ren attend Play Professional’s after school club provision (either at Woodmansterne or another school);
Our exciting, enriched, curriculum is pupil-centred aimed at capturing every child’s full learning potential;
We are committed to staff well-being and have a well-being committee who arrange book clubs, get-togethers, well-being INSETs, exercise classes and well-being activities, as well as working closely with leaders to improve staff well-being;
A commitment to personalised professional development and opportunities for career growth;
We have a cohesive, friendly, highly-skilled and passionate staff body, who are completely committed to Woodmansterne’s values and ethos;
Access to Cyclescheme;
Free refreshments (tea, coffee and sugar) in our wonderful spacious staffrooms and work areas;
Delicious food cooked by our Chefs in Schools team at affordable prices;
The uniqueness of our all-through provision means exciting opportunities for cross-phase collaboration between primary and secondary;
We have strong partnerships with families, the local community, other Lambeth schools and Teaching Alliances.