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Primary Advantage is a federation of eight schools in Hackney. Our schools are exciting places with high expectations which promote innovation and excellence.

 St John & St James’ C of E Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney. We are a Federation of eight schools called Primary Advantage. We believe that our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils. 

We are looking to recruit a talented teacher to join our senior leadership team to support the school in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our community. 

You will play a key role in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our pupils within the Early Years; building the foundations for a future learner. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, highly motivated and ambitious practitioner with experience in the Early Years Foundation Stage to play an integral role within our outstanding school. 

We wish to appoint a teachers who has: 

• a proven success as a class teacher;
• a sound working knowledge of Early Years and Foundation stage;
• be passionate around raising standards for all groups of pupils;
• excellent teaching and interpersonal skills;
• the potential to develop others effectively and work as part of a team whilst maintaining their leadership position;
• Highly reflective practices;
• A creative mind with new ideas with the ability to translate them into inclusive practice;
• High quality organisational skills 

In return, we can offer: 

• Friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic pupils;
• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in team work and building positive relationship across the school;
• An experienced leadership team working in partnership with the Primary Advantage Federation of schools achieve more together;
• Exciting opportunities within our vibrant and multicultural community;
• A high focus on wellbeing, guidance and support for all staff members;
• Access to high quality professional development opportunities including Leading Practitioners, Consultant support, partnership CPD and class based Lesson Study approaches 

 Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For queries in regards to this post, or to return your applications, please contact our Cluster Finance & Admin Manager, Nikki Lawrence, at finance@johnjames.hackney.sch.uk 

Start Date: 1st September 2021 

Closing Date: Friday 30th April 2021 at 4.00pm 

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 10th May 2021 

Grade: Teacher Main scale 2-6 (£33,658-£42,624) plus TLR 2B (£4,819) 

Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. 

Primary Advantage Federation – Schools Achieving More Together St John & St James CE, Holy Trinity CE, St John the Baptist CE, St Matthias CE, Springfield, Morningside, Gainsborough and De Beauvoir Primary Schools. 

Applications

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. For queries in regards to the post or to return applications, please contact our Admin & Data Officer, Venessa Williams at recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.