Job description
About the Role
Who are we?
The Robert Fitzroy Academy is a primary school in Croydon situated in the heart of the local community. Our fundamental belief is that the whole child is the whole point. It is our goal to create a school where children can achieve academically but also flourish as citizens of the world.
What are we looking for?
The Robert Fitzroy Academy would like to appoint a qualified, skilful and passionate class teacher for KS2. This is an excellent opportunity to join our supportive teaching team. Do you possess the skills that would make a real difference to children’s learning? Do you have a commitment to raising standards? Are you a good/outstanding teacher and are looking for an exciting school? If so, you are just the person for us.
We are looking forward to hearing from talented teachers who wish to join our committed staff team; who are confident in their ability to encourage, engage and inspire our children to become independent lifelong learners.
- Make learning irresistible, effective and inclusive;
- Be committed to raising the standard of learning for all pupils
- Embrace and develop the reflective pedagogy necessary to implement consistently good or outstanding teaching and learning ensuring all pupils make good progress;
- Be committed to on-going professional development;
- Contribute to the wider life of the school;
- Contribute to a dynamic and inspiring school environment;
- Have experience and knowledge of teaching EAL, SEN and PP pupils.
- An active school community with supportive parents and a team of remarkable staff;
- An award winning learning environment;
- A supportive working culture that focuses on positive learning behaviour and high expectations for all children;
- Opportunities to support the school in moving forward, whilst achieving your own career aspirations
- A commitment to opportunities for your professional development
- The chance to work with a supportive family of schools (REAch2 trust) who share the same passion for primary education.
- A senior leadership team that believes in distributive leadership and says ‘yes’ to good ideas;
We welcome applications from any individuals who are high quality practitioners from KS1 and KS2; who flourish with a challenge and believe they have the attributes necessary to help establish and shape an outstanding school with the highest possible aspirations for it’s pupils.
Want to come and see us?
Visits to school are warmly welcomed; we would love to meet potential candidates for a school tour
and informal discussion about the position available. In the eventuality that you are unable to visit in person, we are happy to host a virtual meeting in order for us to answer any questions you may have.
Please contact the school office – t: 0208 662 9700 to make an appointment with a member of the SLT.
Find out More
Our website www.robertfitzroyacademy.com is full of information about our school. We also have a
lively social media culture at the school which we would expect you to contribute to if you join us. You can see all our social media in one place on the Latest News tab on our website.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we would recommend that you submit your application as early as possible. Please note only successful candidates will be notified.