Class Teacher

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Here at Cloudside we strive to work closely with our community to lead and guide every Cloudside child to success. We endeavour to share our love for learning with each child and encourage them to lead their own life-long learning with clarity and confidence. In our recent Ofsted report (January 2022), where we were graded Good in all areas, it was stated ‘Leaders, teachers and support staff strive to provide the best education for pupils. Leaders have carefully designed an ambitious curriculum’.

We are looking to recruit an outstanding KS2 teacher for the summer term on a fixed term contract.

We offer a warm and friendly environment with a dedicated and supportive staff team.

This role would suit an outstanding, highly motivated and committed classroom practitioner to join our dedicated and friendly team. 

We are looking for someone who:

• has high expectations of pupil progress;
• is passionate about education and developing a love of learning in children;
• has the skills to work collaboratively with the teaching team
• can build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents;
• is willing to embrace or bring new ideas to the Academy;
• a commitment to developing their own skills.
• take responsibility for the development of an area of the curriculum, please state a particular strength or interest in your application 

In return, the successful candidate will:

• have full support from a highly successful and experienced leadership team;
• work in a school with high aspirations for all of its pupils and staff;
• have access to the L.E.A.D. Urban Teaching School Alliance’s professional development programme;
• have excellent in house training and CPD opportunities
• be provided with excellent career opportunities.
• have the opportunity to network in a thriving cluster
• the opportunity to develop leadership skills
• a school that believes in putting children first, raising standards and transforming lives.
• amazing children, who behave well, work hard and are active citizens within their community 

Cloudside Academy is part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust which is a registered charity created in 2011.  The Trust aims, through outstanding leadership, to provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential.  Further information about the Trust can be found here http://www.leadacademytrust.co.uk/about-us 

This is a superb opportunity to develop and progress professionally and to impact upon children’s learning. 

Please view our website www.cloudsideacademy.co.uk to learn more about our school.

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. 

Safeguarding Statement

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust and our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.  All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and other relevant employment checks. 

For more information, to visit the school or for an application form please contact Sam Grogan (School Business Manager) on 01159 392263 or by emailing info@cloudsideacademy.co.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 31 March 2025