Lansdowne Infants - Classroom Teacher

Lansdowne 

Location: Goodman Street, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2RE

Lansdowne is a part of Affinity Learning Partnership. We are a Multi Academy Trust currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire. We consist of 3 Secondary Academies and 4 Primary Academies.

Lansdowne Infants is a successful school. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing all pupils with a quality education which develops the whole child.  Our school is a happy, stimulating environment with a nurturing ethos. Our children tell us they love to learn here!

Our vision is to ensure that all the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background.

At Lansdowne we believe in working hard, being kind and choosing wisely. We are privileged to work in a community where we have a positive impact on children’s lives and future every day. 

The Candidate

Join our vibrant and dedicated team as a classroom teacher, where your passion for learning and commitment to excellence will thrive! This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an ambitious and supportive community at an exciting stage of our journey.

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated educator who is confident in delivering the KS1 curriculum and eager to contribute to the development of an engaging and innovative learning experience. Your ambition and dedication will help shape our curriculum in alignment with the latest research and best practices in teaching.

As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of high achievement, progress, and exemplary behaviour while collaborating effectively to enhance student outcomes. Passionate about professional growth? We welcome educators who are eager to develop their expertise, drive positive change, and make a lasting impact on our Academy.

If you're ready to inspire and be inspired, we’d love to hear from you!

School visits are encouraged, please contact Mrs Cotton on 01283247920 to arrange these.

Continuing Professional Development

The Trust believes that professional development is key to successful employees and offers excellent opportunities for you to grow and achieve.  We provide tailored Continuing Professional Development, mentoring, support and a range of development opportunities across the Trust.

Benefits Package

Affinity Learning Partnership strives to be an 'Employer of Choice' and is committed to the wellbeing and development of colleagues. Leader's listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource - our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work life balance is maintained offering an excellent benefit package which includes:

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• BHSF Healthcare Scheme
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme
• Flu Vaccination Vouchers

Applicants for positions are welcome to visit the Academy by contacting the Academy on 01283 247920.

How to Apply:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

Closing date: 28 March 2025

Interview date: 7 April 2025

Start date: 1 September 2025

You can apply directly to the Trust People Team via the Trust website www.affinitylp.co.uk and email your application to careers@affinitylp.co.uk. You must complete an application form to be considered. Due to safeguarding reasons we cannot accept C.Vs.

Please note: Completed applications should be received by 09:00am of the closing date. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Please ensure to regularly check your junk/spam folder for any correspondence in relation to the progress of your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, it is not policy to give individual feedback at this stage.

If you do not hear back after 5 working days from submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any other queries, please contact 01283 247920 and ask to speak to Helen Cotton – Office Manager.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.