Teacher (EYFS) - Hamilton Academy

Location: Wycombe

Overview

Our happy and thriving 3-form entry primary academy is looking to appoint a creative and passionate teacher who can offer excellent classroom practice and contribute to our commitment to providing our pupils with the best possible education. 

Salary Type: MPS/UPS

Salary details: £31,650 - £49,084

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time

Closing date: 14/05/2025 12:00

Interviews to be held: w/c 19 May 2025

About us

Hamilton Academy is a split-site, multicultural primary school with friendly supportive staff and happy well-motivated children. We are committed to raising standards and giving all our children the opportunity to develop as individuals. More information about Hamilton can be found by visiting our website www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk.Visits to Hamilton are warmly welcomed and can be arrange by contacting [email protected]

About the role

The initial placement is expected to be in EYFS. But teachers should be capable and willing to undertake teaching roles in different year groups and Key Stages. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated teacher to build on significant developments at Hamilton and make a real difference to our children's learning and achievement. Applications from experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome.

At Hamilton we offer a supportive and friendly working environment; positive and enthusiastic children, capable of achieving high standards; and excellent opportunities for continued professional development.

About you

We are looking for:
• an enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our friendly and successful school
• an organised and friendly team player
• a commitment to achieving high standards and enhancing the life of the school
• someone who believes teaching and learning should be fun

Other information

Queries about the role and completed application forms should be sent to [email protected]. CVs are not accepted for any position within the school.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Hamilton Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

Hamilton Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including: an enhanced DBS check, references, and the right to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
  • All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.