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Head of Year and Class Teacher

Dorset Council

Head of Year and Class Teacher

Salary Not Specified

Dorset Council, Old Town, Poole

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 18 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6db704454dcd475691849216aa628cbd

Full Job Description

You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children. You will:

  • work within and support our mantra of 'High Expectations lead to High Achievers'

  • plan and teach outstanding lessons.

  • have excellent classroom organisation skills.

  • be flexible in the way you work.

  • be committed to your own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community., We are looking to appoint a Head of Year/Class Teacher who is ambitious and has passion, drive and a commitment to continue the improvement of life changes of all our pupils

    Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.


    • High Expectations lead to High Achievers

    Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities.

  • a visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff

  • a strong support network both within the school and across Ambitions Academies Trust.

  • all staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.

  • strong potential for career progression.

  • a culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.

  • an Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.

  • AAT Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced-price corporate gym membership through BH Live.

  • a competitive pension through Teachers' Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.