Teacher

Charles Darwin Primary is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, positive, committed, and ambitious Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to have a significant and real impact on outcomes for children. The successful candidate will be passionate about teaching and have the determination that all children can succeed., To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
To monitor and support overall progress and development of students as a teacher and therefore contribute to raising standards of student attainment
To offer active support for the School's Policy and Procedures taking into account Teachers' Standards standard 7

An appropriate degree and other qualifications required for the award of QTS.
Qualified Teacher Status (trainees should be on track to achieve QTS before taking up the post).
Experience of teaching the relevant phase in a primary school.
Experience of the monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils' progress.
Knowledge of the statutory requirements concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection

Pulled from the full job description

• Car scheme


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Free parking


• Gym membership


• On-site parking, Charles Darwin Primary School and Nursery is a free school, in the heart of Norwich, which received an outstanding judgement from Ofsted in 2019. Children who graduate from Charles Darwin will be resilient, independent and will be valued individuals who are confident to express themselves creatively and be provided with a wealth of experiences outside of a typical classroom to ensure they are happy and engaged. Charles Darwin offers an innovative curriculum that encourages children to thrive, with a strongly academic approach paired with a rich range of culture and sport.


Charles Darwin has close links with the successful Jane Austen College and Sir Isaac Newton Sixth Form College.

Although there is no parking on site, the school and Nursery are located a very short walk from Norwich Train Station and is on several bus routes as well as there being several paid for parking options very close by.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country's top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country's best educational thinkers and practitioners.

The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain's highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Norwich, click here. Charles Darwin Primary has been judged as an Outstanding school by Ofsted. The school opened in September 2016 and was inspected in June 2019, achieving Outstanding in all areas.

When you join Inspiration Trust's thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.

We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.

The Trust also offers:
Generous holiday entitlement
Teachers' Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support and access to well-being information, advice and guidance
Discounted travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
Cycle-to-work scheme
Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C), healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership
SpecSavers VDU Eyecare and Boots Flu vouchers
Free Parking (on most sites)


• Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation