Primary Teacher

Alpha Road, Chobham
Woking, Surrey, GU24 8NE
United Kingdom
Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range (Fringe Weighting) + SEN Allowance + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits
Relocation Package Available
Permanent, Full Time
January 2025 start date or sooner
Inspire young minds at Wishmore Cross Academy!
Are you a passionate primary teacher who thrives in a supportive and inclusive environment?
Wishmore Cross Academy is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team and make a difference to the lives of our students. We cater for boys aged 7-16 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties, providing a nurturing and personalised learning experience in small class sizes.

If you are committed to:

• Inclusion: Fostering a sense of belonging and celebrating diversity
• High standards: Encouraging each student to reach their full potential
• Excellence for all: Creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment

Wishmore Cross Academy, part of Lift Schools, is a special school in Chobham, Surrey for boys aged 7 to 16 years who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties.We can admit up to 82 pupils which means that class sizes are small and we work very closely with our students to ensure they get the most out of each day with us. Set in beautiful grounds, we provide high quality CPD to all staff routed through the instructional excellence model.
We are part of a national and regional network of schools at Lift brought together by the belief that each and every pupil has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish.We leverage our scale to support all our teachers, leaders and young people to be the best they can be.
Wishmore Cross Academy has extensive facilities:
These include the school field and orchard, which we have used for the ‘Tree for Life’ project. The school also has a therapy suite with input from a play therapist, speech and language therapist and occupational therapist. Students have access to a soft play area, climbing wall and sensory to support their regulation and support then to access learning.
We always enjoy visits so do come and see what makes Wishmore Cross so special! Call the office on 01276 857555 to arrange a time to pop in for a visit.

We are part of a national and regional network of schools at Lift, brought together by the belief that each and every pupil has an entitlement to an excellent education in every classroom, every day. An excellent education transforms lives and every pupil who attends one of our schools should be given the support, care and opportunity they need to flourish. We leverage our scale to support all our teachers, leaders and young people to be the best they can be.

About Lift Schools
Lift Schools was established in 2008 and is now a national network of 57 primary, secondary, and special schools. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive network which spans nearly every region in England. We want our people to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had, so that we provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives. We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of all our people.
Lift Schools Staff Benefits
Career development and training: Our approach to educational excellence is underpinned by our Instructional Excellence Programme, delivered through an exciting and pioneering partnership with One World. We also have a long-standing partnership with Ambition Institute, and offer the full suite of Early Career and NPQ programmes, expertly facilitated and tailored to our network and local contexts. Our centralised CPD offer provides network opportunities for both teaching and leadership development, as well as offers tailored to individuals and schools.

• Great pension | Healthcare cashback and helpline | Employee assistance programme
• Free financial advice | Salary advances | Affordable loan scheme | Electric car and bike schemes
• Lifestyle savings | Discounted gym membership | Travel and leisure scheme

The role is due to commence January 2025 or sooner if possible.

Closing date: Friday 4th October 2024
Interviews: TBC
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Lift Schools and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a robust, fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.

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