Key Stage 2 Teacher

Do you have what it takes to nurture today’s young people and inspire tomorrow’s leaders? Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding learning and teaching to young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, becoming a Star teacher might just be the best career move you ever make. About Highfield Leadership Academy Highfield Leadership Academy is a state-of-the-art secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in Blackpool. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We are a rapidly improving school with high ambitions and expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader. Who we’re looking for Highfield Leadership Academy, part of Star Academies, are looking to appoint an outstanding KS2 Teacher to work in our Secondary Academy setting. This role will involve teaching English, Maths and Humanities to our Foundation Set pupils in Y7 and Y8. Typically, children in the Foundation Set have levels of reading, literacy and numeracy at primary age and require scaffolded and adapted teaching. With an emphasis on strong quality first teaching, and supported by highly trained specialist assistants, we are keen for our pupils in the Foundation Set to enjoy a rich curriculum and progress rapidly. You will be part of a team of teachers and leaders including subject specialists to support curriculum delivery, a dedicated SENCo and senior leaders to provide coaching and guidance on adapting learning to meet the needs of all pupils. If you are an excellent classroom practitioner who is excited by this chance to make a profound difference to our pupils, we would welcome an application. Candidates are encou