We are excited to recruit two teachers for our brand-new school: Whipman Woods Flying High Academy. Our newly appointed teachers will form part of a brand-new team working together to deliver an exceptional school that we can all be proud of. Being a part of a new school provides a unique opportunity to have a direct influence on shaping and establishing a vision for a brand-new school. You will establish the first classrooms and welcome our first cohort of children into this new school.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for the staff that make up the very team at Whipman Woods Flying High Academy.

Whipman Woods Flying High Academy will open its doors to children and the community in September 2024. Whipman Woods will be the third new school that Flying High has opened, following on from the significant success of Hucknall Flying High Academy and Rivendell Flying High Academy. Up to 30 children will be welcome into the foundation stage in September 2024, with up to 15 children in years 1- 6 and nursery due to open in January 2025. Class teachers will be recruited based on skills and experience, and we will allocate you to a class based on where we believe you will have the biggest impact. As part of a new and dynamic team, you will work together to shape this new school embedding relationships with children and families, that ensures every child has the opportunity to achieve.

Flying High is a partnership of 33 primary schools, with a significant track record of success. Collectively we aim to impact social change, by making every day count for every child and every community. At the heart of our success is a commitment to working together to deliver the very best for our children and to enable each member of staff to maximise their potential.

As class teacher you will have significant support from both within the school and across our partnerships. ECTs will receive the highest quality mentoring alongside a package of support from Flying High. All teachers have the opportunity to access a significant CPL offer, aligned to your responsibilities, and join a network of teachers who work together across our partnership. We want you to grow and be invested in as a teacher and potential future leader and will ensure the right support in place to enable you to be the best version of yourself.

 We can offer you:

• A unique opportunity to be part of a brand-new primary school.
• Establishing a new classroom that welcomes the first cohort of children.
• Be part of a dynamic and supportive team who will grow and learn together.
• Access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, and benefits package including cycle to work, financial advice, BHN Extras and discounted access at local facilities - click here.
• The opportunity to develop as a teacher through significant CPL, support and the opportunity to progress with Trust wide opportunity - click here.
• For ECTs, access to an enhanced program of support and professional learning.
• Support from our Education team who will work closely with the school in early stages of development.
• A partnership with relationships at its heart, ensuring a friendly atmosphere encompassing a supportive ethos. 

We are looking for someone who:

• A passionate and skilled teacher.
• A reflective practitioner, who will embrace the opportinuty to learn and grow.
• has a clear vision for primary education.
• has a passion for ensuring that every chiled has the opportunity to achieve.
• Embracing of new opportunities and ieas, indlufing integrating technology into the classroom. 
• Relationship focused, building strong partnerships with families. 
• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. 

To learn more about Whipman Woods, please visit our website.

For further information about the school and the range of opportunities available please register to attend our Virtual Open Event, taking place at 4:30pm on Tuesday 30th April 2024. To register please click here.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.