Key Role Information

Salary
M1 £34,398.00 - M6 £46,837.00 (inclusive of Fringe allowance)
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
09/04/2026 09:00
Interview
15 April 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Scale - Fringe | M1 - M6
Department
TEACH
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Westvale Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit committed and pro-active Primary Teachers on a permanent basis to continue inspiring young minds. Applications from ECTs are welcomed.

As we proudly celebrate our sixth successful year, we are delighted to open applications for three new teaching roles as our school continues to grow. While two of these posts are linked to the opening of our Year 6 classrooms for the first time, final year group allocations may be adjusted depending on the expertise and experience of successful applicants. We therefore warmly welcome applications from teachers across all primary phases.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • you have Qualified Teacher Status
  • you have experience working in Key Stage 1 and 2 classes and/or EYFS
  • you have a genuine passion for teaching
  • you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  • A supportive team who place our values of Family, Gratitude, Curiosity, Responsibility, Diversity, Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  • Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  • Fringe allowance
  • A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  • A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  • The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  • Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  • Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Lisa Burdfield, Office Manager, on lburdfield@westvaleppa.org.uk or 01293 365019.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status essential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Excellent behaviour management skillsessential
Excellent interpersonal skillsessential
Ability to work as part of a teamessential
Excellent planning and organisational skillsessential
Ability to plan curriculum coverage of skills and carefully sequenced sessionsessential
Good oral and written communication skillsessential
Ability to form positive relationships with parents/carers and colleaguesessential
Ability to have strong/meaningful child interactions to support their early communicationessential
Knowledge and Understanding of the National Curriculumessential
To be able to set SMART targets when writing individual support plans (ISPs)
Good computer literacy

CPD / Training

Further relevant professional studies

Experience

An understanding of the importance of inclusion and diversityessential
Setting up an inspiring class that is engaging to all children's stages of developmentessential
Working in partnerships with parentsessential
Successful partnership working with other schools and/or academies, external agencies, and stakeholdersessential
Recent teaching experience
Experience or referral to the use of ICT within the learning environment
Record of parental engagement experience
Demonstration of experience bringing about improvement in pupil outcomes
Teaching experience in more than one school

Experience/Knowledge

Ability to report on pupil progress (observations, assessments, parental reports)essential
An understanding that safeguarding children is central to the role and can spot signs of abuse/neglect in childrenessential
Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and National Primary Curriculumessential
An understanding of the pedagogy of early reading and phonics, particularly Read, Write Inc.
To have knowledge and a keen interest in leading a curriculum area
Experience of supporting children with limited verbal communication
Experience working with outside agencies to support children's progress/well-being
Recent primary teaching experience - either EYFS, KS1, or KS2
Knowledge of reporting behaviour/safeguarding concerns on an electronic platform

Leadership

Ability to work effectively as part of the school team and with governors, trustees, pupils, guardians/carers, stakeholders and partners within, and beyond, the education sectoressential

Personal Attributes

To be committed in their teaching postessential
To be nurturing to all pupilsessential
To have a belief that every pupil can succeedessential
To have good attendance and excellent punctuality (strong reliability)essential
To have a good sense of humouressential
To be pro-active in the working environmentessential
To understand the importance of dressing smartly in the workplaceessential
A desire to embody the school values and ethosessential
Ability to maintain confidentiality on all school mattersessential
To be supportive of other staff members
A desire to lead an extra-curricular club to school aged children

About Us

Westvale Park Primary Academy and Nursery is an inclusive school with high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.

Our ethos is clear: 'Always children first'. We want the best for all our children, families, and our team. We place a strong emphasis on building a healthy team, as we believe that: Happy Team = Happy Children = Happy Families. We create a setting in which all staff know that they are valued and supported. A healthy, happy team creates a healthy, happy school and nursery environment, and a positive friendly atmosphere for the children to thrive in.

At Westvale Park, every individual is valued for who they are and what they contribute to the school. Our core values, intending to support the personal, social, and spiritual development of every pupil throughout the school, are:

-             Family

-             Curiosity

-             Gratitude

-             Responsibility

-             Diversity

-             Excellence


Aurora Academies Trust was established as a multi-academy trust in September 2012. There are currently seven schools in the trust, over 400 employees and our schools cater for around 3000 pupils. We pride ourselves on the strong collaboration that is at the heart of our school improvement offer. Our curriculum development team and professional networks are a key feature of the support that we provide to schools. You will be joining a trust that values all its staff and is committed to the ongoing professional development of all. You can find out more here:

https://www.auroraacademies.org/page/?title=School+improvement+strategy&pid=81

Westvale Park Primary Academy

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Cavell Way
Horley
Surrey
RH6 8SU

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.