Resource Base Teacher

1 FTE
Maternity Cover

Compass Point Primary School is seeking a Resource Base Teacher to join the school on a temporary basis to cover a period of maternity leave.

We are a diverse and friendly primary school in the heart of Bedminster, in South Bristol. We are a single site, one form entry school with school field, forest school area and dedicated cookery and art rooms. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive school and we are committed to providing an interesting enquiry based curriculum that reflects our school community

Our Resource Base is an integral part of our school and the children are fully involved in all aspects of school life. You will be supported by our existing Resource Base team and wider SEND team within our Trust. Members of staff within the Resource Base team are integral members of the wider school community

We would like to hear from you if you:

• Can challenge, inspire and support children in their learning;
• Can provide outstanding learning opportunities for our children;
• Have a good knowledge of the EYFS and KS1 curriculum;
• Have experience of working with children with SEND;
• Have a good understanding of how small steps of knowledge can be built on;
• Have high expectations of children and a belief that all children can succeed;
• Are committed to teaching using a creative, cross-curricular approach; Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Are able to create a high quality stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment;
• Are able to work effectively within our talented and friendly team;
• Have a commitment to working with others on whole school priorities

We can offer the right candidates:

• An ambitious place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children who are keen to learn and deserve the best;
• A bespoke programme of professional development based on whole school, resource base and individual priorities;
• Well-resourced classrooms;
• A friendly and supportive team;
• Wonderful opportunities to work and plan collaboratively with experienced colleagues across the school and Trust;
• A clearly defined and supportive induction procedure

Safeguarding Statement:
Excalibur Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is proud to serve a diverse student and parent community. The aims of the Trust’s recruitment policy are to ensure that the best possible staff are recruited on the basis of their merits, abilities and suitability for the position; to ensure that all job applicants are considered equally and consistently; to ensure that no job applicant is treated unfairly on any grounds including race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or religious belief, sex or sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, disability or age; and to ensure that the School meets its commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by carrying out all necessary pre-employment checks.