| School | Elsley Primary School |
| Address | Tokyngton Avenue, Wembley. HA9 6HT |
| Head Teacher | Raphael Moss |
| Job title | Class Teacher (Upper KS2) |
| Salary | MPS/ UPS (Inner London full advisory points) |
| Hours | Full Time, part-time or flexible |
| Closing date | Rolling recruitment and shortlisting |
| Interview date | By arrangement |
| Start date | September 2023 |
| How to apply | Please visit our school's website for an application pack including job description, person specification and how to apply. Flexible or part-time working options: |
| Additional information | Brent schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check. |
About the school
At Elsley we value high-quality learning and achievement, together with an ethos of sharing and respecting
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. The most recently published assessments prior to COVID continued an upward trend of achievement with KS2 progress in each of Reading, Writing and Maths placing us in the top 20% of all schools nationally.
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 creative, with a nurturing approach and a focus on achieving good results?
We are looking for Upper KS2 class teachers. 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 has its own graduate programme; we work 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 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