The Candidate
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Reception Class Teacher, who knows how to motivate and connect with children to ensure they have the best possible chance to thrive, here at Horninglow Primary School. We believe that through our learning, work and play we can nurture, challenge and inspire each other to achieve our full potential. This is an exciting opportunity for you to create innovative and exciting learning opportunities for our children.
You will have the ambition and dedication to work as part of our team in developing the curriculum offer in line with current practice and research in effective teaching.
You will be able to provide support in the promotion of excellent standards of student learning, achievement, progress, attainment and behaviour through working effectively and collaboratively.
Why Work for Affinity?
At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.
As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.
Our People Strategy
Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:
- Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Progresses - Staff Development and CPD
- Thrives - Wellbeing
Benefits of Joining Affinity
Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model.
Removal of performance-related pay.
A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace.
Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks.
A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload.
Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network.
One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year.
Additional Benefits Package
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
- Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private healthcare service
- Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
- Cycle to Work scheme
- BHSF health cash plan
- Eye care vouchers
- Flu vaccination vouchers
- Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme
Additional Information
We do not hold a sponsorship licence and therefore are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.
