SAFEGUARDING, SAFER RECRUITMENT AND DATA PROTECTION

At REAch2 we recognise that those who work in an academy are in a unique position in their care of children. The responsibility for all staff to safeguard pupils and promote their welfare, as stated in Section 175 of the Education Act (2002) is one that is central to our ethos, our policies and our actions. All children are deserving of the highest levels of care and safeguarding, regardless of their individual characteristics or circumstances, and we are committed to applying our policies to ensure effective levels of safeguarding and care are afforded to all our pupils.
We will seek to recruit the best applicant for the job based on the abilities, qualifications, experience as measured against the job description and person specification. The recruitment and selection of staff will be conducted in a professional, timely and responsive manner and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for all successful candidates, including a Children’s Barred List check if the role meets the criteria for regulated activity.
All information is stored securely, and any information supplied by unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed through a confidential waste system six months after the decision has been communicated, in accordance with our information and records retention policy.
The Trust ensures all applicant data is stored and processed appropriately. For further details on how your information will be managed during the recruitment process please refer to our Privacy Notice for Job Applications.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Lower Farm Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to our pupils.
Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant. You will receive coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders in the academy to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of what you do.
Therefore, we welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those Early Careers Teachers (ECTs).
Lower Farm Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential. As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be. Through real life, practical, hands-on learning, we offer children a wide variety of opportunities to showcase their learning and engage parents in their children’s learning by sharing these experiences via our online platforms. Through adaptive teaching, every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning. At Lower Farm we create a friendly, caring atmosphere with happy children who are absorbed in what they are learning and feel valued as they progress through their learning journey. Our exciting and challenging curriculum engages and motivates our pupils to become resilient, independent thinkers with a thirst for learning. Whilst we strive for high academic standards, we are also fully committed to developing the creative, emotional and social aspects of all of our pupils’ lives to ensure both their physical and mental wellbeing.