Grade/Salary:               Main Scale

Hours:                               FT

Contract:                         Permanent

Closing date:                       16 May 2025     

Interview date:                 22 May 2025

Start date:                             1 September 2025

 

 

Portswood Primary School is a two-form entry school and nursery. It is a good school where children are at the centre of everything that we do. We believe that all members of the school community should aim high and dream big. We are passionate about developing life learners who are excited and engaged by school and want to become independent learners.

 

About the role:

We are looking for an inspirational, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our team.

Our aim is to invest in the professional development of our staff, regardless of where you are in your career.   This position would be ideal for a person who is embarking on their journey within the profession as an ETC.  

 

The position will be in either Key Stage 1 or Key stage 2 and the preferences of those who apply will be taken into consideration.  The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority, therefore we provide opportunities to ensure we value their hard work and dedication and promote a healthy work-life balance. Visits to school are always welcome.

 

We are seeking a professional individual who:

• Has a commitment to their quality of teaching and learning and improving educational outcomes for all children
• Has excellent standards of communication and interpersonal skills
• Is creative, committed and passionate
• Is dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of children
• Has the ability to work both as part of a team and independently with a flexible and proactive approach

 

In return, we can offer you:

• A positive working environment focused on staff well-being, student welfare, progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour
• Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
• In-house Teaching School

• Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme

 

 

About HISP Trust:

 

HISP Multi Academy Trust believe in building excellent educational environments that inspire and unlock potential in all our school communities.  

 

As a  Trust, we are ambitious and have a broad range of outward facing accreditations that support our schools and those within our local area.  We are part of the Education Endowment Foundation Network with our HISP Research School.  Evidence informed practice underpins our ethos, professional development and school improvement.  

 

Application process:

 

For more information, please visit the school website and download the application pack and complete our application form. Our website address is  www.portswoodpri.org.uk . Completed application forms can be emailed to Info@portswoodpri.org.uk or submitted by post to The Headteacher, Portswood Primary School, Somerset Road, Southampton, SO17 3AA. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. No agency applications either please.

 

For informal enquiries please contact Jeavon Leonard, Deputy Head, jeavon.leonard@portswoodpri.org.uk

 

The HISP Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are also committed to providing equality of opportunity at all stages of the recruitment and selection process and ensuring that candidates are treated fairly and lawfully throughout the process.

 

What our staff feels makes this school a positive place to work (Wellbeing Survey March 2025)

 

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