Class Teachers

Name of Head Teacher: Raphael Moss

Salary: Grade/scale point and MPS/ UPS (Inner London, full advisory points) current rates, pending 2024 increases: £36,745 - £56,959

TLR opportunities available

Hours: Full Time, part-time or flexible

Flexible or part-time working options:

In order to attract excellent staff, we welcome applications from staff looking for flexible or part-time arrangements, or those returning from a career break. Please include this information within your application.

At Elsley we value high-quality learning and achievement, together with an ethos of sharing and respecting

The School:

Elsley is a diverse and happy community with a wealth of experience and cultures. Staff are committed to sharing good practice and collaborative working, with opportunities for creativity within the curriculum encouraged. Together we are focused on making a positive impact on achievement. Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our nurturing culture for children and for staff. In June 2020 we were recognised with a Gold Award for supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of staff during the pandemic.

In recent years Elsley Primary School has doubled to 4-forms of entry. We have created a supportive and high-achieving culture, matched by modern buildings and facilities. Our school is situated in a highly urban area but the school itself is tucked away in a quiet residential setting with its own on-site farm and extensive grounds to support Outdoor Learning.

We are proud of the breadth of our curriculum and holistic education which is matched by strong academic achievements with strong progress from starting points.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022, confirmed the school is a good provider and the report reflects the school’s many strengths.

We have high expectations for pupil progress and outcomes, combined with creativity within our curriculum offer. Some of our more unusual initiatives include an on-site farm and a whole-school residential curriculum. This starts by giving our youngest children the experience of a night-time walk and a campfire, leading through on-site camping under canvas and culminating in longer trips away from school for the oldest children.

Our pupils face many challenges, including high levels of deprivation and associated difficulties. Significant numbers of pupils arrive mid-year and with little or no English. Our systems and staff training reflect these additional challenges and we collectively strive to overcome these barriers.

The Post:

Are you an exceptional ‘all-rounder’ primary teacher interested in working flexibly across our 4-form entry primary school, developing excellent relationships, nurturing children’s character and committed to high standards and progress?

We are looking for excellent teachers to work flexibly, boosting progress and standards or covering classes as required. If you want to join an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed staff, with modern buildings and facilities and a collaborative, supportive atmosphere, then we want to hear from you!

Staff are empowered and improve their practice through an established coaching culture and there is no data-led performance management.

There are extensive opportunities for professional development. Elsley works with external partners to lead on-site teacher training; we encourage collaboration and networking within Elsley and with other schools; we offer high-quality continuous professional development; as well as opportunities for middle and senior leadership.

Elsley is a lead school for the North West London Teaching School Hub delivering one of the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) to aspiring leaders across three London boroughs.

There are opportunities for our staff to complete NPQs and many have successfully progressed to leadership posts within and outside of Elsley Primary School.

The Person:

If you want to join an enthusiastic, dynamic and committed team, with modern buildings and facilities and a collaborative, supportive atmosphere, then we want to hear from you!

You will:

• have excellent teamwork, flexibility and communication skills
• be passionate about improving children’s lives
• be nurturing and sensitive, acting as a strong role model to staff, parents and pupils
• be determined to learn and succeed

We are a school with:

• A supportive and welcoming atmosphere
• Children who are happy and eager to learn
• A learning community and a strong commitment to developing everyone
• Leadership support and professional development opportunities
• A creative and holistic approach to education, focused on achieving the best for each individual child
• A commitment and track record of developing staff, including supporting leaders into Headship

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the button below for an application pack including job description, person specification and how to apply.

Informal visits or telephone conversations are welcome before you apply. Please email vacancies@elsley.brent.sch.uk to make an arrangement.

Closing Date: 8:30am on Monday 14 October 2024.

Interview Date: 29 – 31 October 2024.

Start Date: January 2025.

Brent Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.