Job description
Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed KS2 Teacher on a fixed term basis to cover maternity. ECTs are welcome to apply.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team as a Key Stage 2 Teacher, covering maternity leave. You will be responsible for delivering engaging and inspiring lessons, fostering a nurturing classroom environment and supporting pupils to achieve their very best academically and personally.
We would love to hear from you if:
- you have Qualified Teacher Status
- you have experience working in Key Stage 2 classes
- you have a genuine passion for teaching
- you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities
In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
- A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
- A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
- A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
- The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
- Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
- Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support
If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Heron Park Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 348
- Avg teacher salary
- £43,950
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.5:1
- Academy trust
- AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE
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- Posted
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- Closing date
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