Work with us! (Current Vacancies)
Think you know The Willows? Think again..
Welcome to a new era where high educational expectations and empathetic connections are at the heart of our mission to improve lives; a place where children are challenged and inspired to be Fun, Involved, Self-aware Heroes.
We are building a fortress where our ethos and curriculum will enable children to wonder about, experience and feel their world, gaining skills and knowledge that will inspire big dreams about what they can become and self-worth so they value who they are.
There is no doubt that you will need resilience, creativity and kindness to meet the challenges that each day will bring at our school but by joining us you will be ensuring the children at The Willows get the inspiring educational opportunities and experience they need and deserve.
So why not be ‘the change you want to see in the world’ and apply to work with us. Visits to our school are most welcome.
Please Note: We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date should sufficient numbers of applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application early.
Teachers - Full time
Permanent / Fixed Term until August 2025
MPS / UPS
Closing Date: 31st May 2024
(We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date should sufficient numbers of applications be received. We recommend that you submit your application early.
We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking champions of children (teachers!) at all stages of their career to join us on this exciting journey -
Excellent experienced teachers – we need your knowledge, creativity and ability to quickly establish rapport and routine with colleagues, your class and the community. We need you to share and model your command of our craft and, as we give you the space to use the teaching techniques that you know really work, let us re-ignite your passion and remember why you joined the profession.
Committed continuing career teachers – having completed your early career work in the last 2 or 3 years, we need you to bring your up to date knowledge of educational research and enthusiasm for collaborative working to help us create dynamic, dedicated teams. As you are deciding what path your future career will take, let us support you to consolidate your learning and seek opportunities that deepen your understanding and challenge you to use your skills in new ways.
Energetic early career teachers – training is tough but you have done it! We need your resilience, openness and innovative ideas to bring fresh perspectives to our school. We know you are flexible, willing to learn and eager. Let us support you to enjoy and embrace everything this unique and amazing job will bring, knowing you are really making a difference in children’s lives right from the start of your career
We have roles available across our school for the right, talented candidates but we are especially keen to hear from teachers with a passion for Upper Key Stage 2.
Senior Teacher - Full time / Part Time
Maternity Cover
MPS / UPS + TLR 2a
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking an experienced champion of children (senior teacher) who has a passion for developing others to join our team.
In your role as senior teacher you will use your knowledge, creativity and ability to quickly establish rapport and routine with colleagues, children and the community. We need you to share and model your command of our craft and bring your up to date knowledge of educational research and enthusiasm for collaborative working to support and develop teachers at all stages of their career.
Working as a member of the senior leadership team and in collaboration with them your main responsibilities will be managing the CPD programmes for all staff including ECT and ITT as well as induction and probation processes. You will also work closely with the SENCo to enable interventions, seeking opportunities for tuition and external provider support and ensuring a small group of children accessing off site provisions are monitored and cared for.
Support Staff Roles - 30hrs a week, 39 weeks a year
Fixed Term until August 2025
Closing Date: 6th May 2024
We need your skills and enthusiasm to make our vision a reality and having taken our first steps we are now seeking amazing individuals to join us on this exciting journey in the following roles:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – SEND support – Are you passionate about offering the right support at the right time to remove barriers to learning? Can you support others to deliver high quality interventions? If so, we need your creativity, sensitivity and exceptional organisational skills to ensure every child receives the adaptions and assistance they need. Working under the direction of the SENDCo you will model key support strategies to other adults in the school, preparing resources, supporting with administration and enabling the effective use of time and resources. You will also lead small group and individual interventions to meet the diverse needs of our exceptional and amazing learners. Full details & an application form can be found here.
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Reading support – Do you have experience of leading groups and organising resources for the Read, Write Inc. and Fresh Start programmes? Can you demonstrate your skills and understanding of how children learn to read to others? If so we need your passion for books and your organised, meticulous and methodical nature to ensure every child in our school develops a deep love of reading. Working along our phonics and reading leaders you will play a key role in ensuring fidelity to the programmes used by leading groups and interventions and modelling these to others; you will support the collection of accurate assessment and will maintain the resources needed so every adult and child has what they need to enable and experience success.
Full details & an application form can be found here.
Teaching Assistant (Grade 2) - Classroom support – Do you believe that you hold the key that could unlock a child’s potential? Are you able to quickly form relationships and model great communication? Can you spot when to support individuals and when to use your skills more generally to support the broad range of needs in the class? If so, we need you as part of our hardworking, dedicated and skilled teaching assistant team. Previous experience is desirable, although support and training can be offered.