Teacher

Woodford Halse is a caring, nurturing and ambitious school at the heart of its community. We are incredibly proud of our children, our staff and the relationships we build with our families.

Our October 2024 Ofsted inspection recognised that we are "A caring and nurturing school. The school has a strong community feel, and parents spoke of it feeling like a family."

We are proud of this journey, but we are not a school that stands still. We have high expectations of ourselves and our children, and we are excited about what comes next.

There is so much that makes Woodford Halse a wonderful place to work:

• The Woodford Way: Our shared values of Ready, Resilient, Respectful and Reflective underpin everything we do. We believe in consistency, high expectations and doing the right thing for our children.

• An ambitious curriculum: Through Learning Means the World, we deliver a creative, knowledge-rich curriculum which develops children's understanding of the world around them.

• Learning beyond the classroom: Our woodland, Forest School and OPAL play offer provide opportunities for children to explore, take risks, develop independence and discover their interests.

• A commitment to inclusion: We want every child to feel that they belong. We value adaptive teaching, early identification and getting to know the individual behind the learner.

• A culture of development: We invest in our staff through quality professional development, coaching, collaboration and opportunities to develop their own practice and leadership.

• A team that cares: We are a close-knit team who work hard, support one another and share a genuine commitment to making Woodford the best it can be.

The opportunity

We are looking for a teacher to join our Upper Key Stage 2 team who will bring energy, enthusiasm and a genuine love of teaching and learning.

You will:

• Deliver engaging, inspiring and ambitious lessons that challenge and motivate all learners.

• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and attitudes to learning.

• Create a classroom where children feel safe, valued, confident and excited to learn.

• Understand the importance of strong subject knowledge and effective assessment to move learning forward.

• Be passionate about developing children's reading, writing and mathematical fluency.

• Use adaptive teaching to ensure all children, including those with SEND and those who are disadvantaged, can access and succeed within the curriculum.

• Contribute positively to our wider curriculum and enrichment opportunities.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and the wider school community.

• Be committed to our shared vision, values and the continued development of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Upper Key Stage 2.

• Has the ability to inspire children and build positive, trusting relationships.

• Is reflective, resilient and keen to develop their own practice.

• Believes that behaviour and attendance are everyone's responsibility.

• Has high expectations and is not afraid to have the difficult conversations when needed.

• Is a team player who brings positivity, ideas and a willingness to get involved.

• Understands that the little things make a big difference.

• Wants to be part of a school that is ambitious, supportive and always looking to improve.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit us before applying. We would love to show you around, introduce you to our children and staff and give you a real feel for what makes Woodford Halse such a special place.

To arrange a visit or have an informal conversation, please contact:

Miss Alison Crockford - Head of School

Telephone: 01327 265900