Welcome to Reach Academy Feltham.

We’ve created a community of pupils, parents and teachers united by the highest expectations of what every young person can achieve and the commitment to do whatever it takes to help them get there.

Role overview:

We are seeking to recruit a Primary teacher to support the school’s growth and build on the outstanding start the school has made.

There are potential opportunities in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 as we seek to create an outstanding primary educational experience that enables pupils to achieve lives of choice and opportunity through accessing a broad curriculum, excellent pastoral care and unique opportunities for personal development.

Role Details:

Primary Teacher

Reports to: Head of Phase

Start date: September 2024

Salary: Inner-London salary, commensurate with experience

Location: Feltham

We embrace flexible working and have extensive experience of team members working flexibly.

Role responsibilities:

You will support the building of a strong classroom culture by building strong relationships with pupils

You will create organised classroom environments and a sense of joy in all learning.

You will teach great lessons all of the time.

You take responsibility for an ongoing excellent quality of teaching

You will drive pupil learning within subject areas, including the provision of quality coaching for team members.

You will act as a role model for colleagues and pupils at all times

You will be a visible presence around the school.

You will be available to staff to support with teaching and classroom culture, as needed.

You will create a culture of ongoing CPD for colleagues, both delivering CPD and supporting others to take ownership of their own development

You will be constantly developing professional understanding around all aspects of the role, including subject knowledge, understanding of child development and additional pupil needs.

Crucially you will work closely with families to support them to effectively support their children, operating with sensitivity, empathy and high expectations. You may lead a subject area.

You will support learning beyond the classroom by supporting with the organisation of trips and other extra-curricular activities.

You will always follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection

You will act as a guardian and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of and managed effectively.

You will proactively take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead and you will hold your team to account through supportive and clear leadership.

You will undertake any other responsibilities and duties as directed by the Primary Headteacher.

Personal specification:

Unwavering belief in the vision and values of Reach Academy Feltham

Excellent teacher with a constant desire to improve

Highly organised and attentive to detail

Clear commitment to character education and the development of the whole child

Qualified teacher and good honours degree

Expansive knowledge and passion for your subject

QTS and a good honours degree (R);

Values driven (R);

Strong and evidenced teaching ability, focussed on excellent outcomes for all, especially the most vulnerable (D);

Excellent communication, interpersonal & organisational skills (D);

Excellent analytical numeracy and literacy skills (D);

About the Process - How to apply:

Please read our ‘Safer recruitment’ statement at the end of the job pack.

Follow the link in the job pack to complete an online application form.

The deadline for application is Friday 19th January 2024 at 5pm. We actively encourage early applications. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.

Suitable candidates will be contacted w/c 22nd January 2024 and invited to attend an in-person interview during the w/c 29nd January 2024.

If you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the role, please contact the co-headteacher for Primary, Tilly Browne on matilda.browne@reachacademy.org.uk or the co-headteacher for Secondary, Beck Owen on beck.owen@reachacademy.org.uk