KS2 Teacher to work in a secondary setting

Thank you for your interest in the KS2 Teacher post at Haberdashers' Abraham Darby.

An increasing number of pupils are finding the transition from primary school to secondary school challenging. For some it is the move from small nurture group provision to being in a class of 15-30, for others they have arrived with extensive 'Covid' knowledge gaps which have been difficult to close, whilst for others it is 'factors beyond their control'. We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic primary school teacher, with specific experience of Year 6 teaching to help to bridge those gaps with focused interventions that empower pupils to successfully integrate into mainstream education.

Approximately 35% of our pupils are eligible for FSM and Pupil Premium so a desire to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people will be at the core of the successful candidate. You will be teaching elements of the KS3 curriculum to classes of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who either have knowledge and skills gaps or who are not yet academically and emotionally secondary school ready. Your excellent knowledge of the KS2 Maths and English curriculum will help to secure rapid progress for our pupils. In addition, you will play a crucial role in helping to ensure that our pupils develop into confident young people, developing their resilience and improving their emotional well-being.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

· enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a genuine love for learning

· provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

· have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

· have vision, enthusiasm and determination

· has the ambition to progress into leadership and management

· provide a safe and happy environment that promotes the welfare of children

· Take an active role in the wider life of the Academy.

Our pupils are delightful, we are minutes away from Ironbridge Gorge and some beautiful countryside and we'd love to have you on our team. We look forward to receiving your application soon.

Further information about the post and the Academy are included in the Candidate Information Pack.

Background Information on Haberdashers' Abraham Darby

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened in September 2008 and moved into a brand-new state of the art building in the summer of 2012 with a superb leisure complex adjacent to the school building. We are a member of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers' Adams school (11-18) and Haberdashers' Castle House school (0-11) both located in Newport, Shropshire. A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice. We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, not far from Telford and Shrewsbury, with good railway, road and motorway links to both the M6 and M54.

The Haberdashers' Company - an introduction

The Haberdashers' Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies and has a long history closely connected to the development of the City of London. We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation with a strong social purpose. We are proud of our roots, traditions and values that go back centuries, but equally, we are a modern organisation committed to a vibrant and diverse future. We harness the resources of the Haberdashers' community to empower young people from every background and enable them to flourish.

How to apply:

A candidate information pack containing full details of the post and department together with the application form are available by clicking on the relevant supporting documents below or from the Academy website by clicking on the following link:

https://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing Date is Friday 8th May 2026.

Completed applications should be emailed to the HR Manager, Mrs D J Tudor: deborah.tudor@taw.org.uk

If you wish to contact us for an informal discussion, would like to know more about the post offered or wish to have a look around, please arrange this by contacting the Senior Vice Principal (Mrs Clemency Price), via email clemency.price1@taw.org.uk

If you have any further questions about the post please don't hesitate to contact us!

Safeguarding / Safer Recruitment

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is committed to protecting children and young people. All posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check (including a check of the Children's Barred List) and thorough pre-employment safer recruitment checks. On-line checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete and submit a criminal self-disclosure from prior to interview. All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role. ID checks (including photographic) will be carried out at interview.

We have a child protection and safeguarding policy in place which can be found on our website: https://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk/policies-key-documents/

HABERDASHERS' ABRAHAM DARBY - Ironbridge Road Madeley Telford TF7 5HX

A member of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust (HWMAT)

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Website: https://www.haberdashersabrahamdarby.co.uk

An increasing number of pupils are finding the transition from primary school to secondary school challenging. For some it is the move from small nurture group provision to being in a class of 15-30, for others they have arrived with extensive 'Covid' knowledge gaps which have been difficult to close, whilst for others it is 'factors beyond their control'. We are therefore seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic primary school teacher, with specific experience of Year 6 teaching to help to bridge those gaps with focused interventions that empower pupils to successfully integrate into mainstream education.

Approximately 35% of our pupils are eligible for FSM and Pupil Premium so a desire to make a difference to the lives of disadvantaged young people will be at the core of the successful candidate. You will be teaching elements of the KS3 curriculum to classes of Year 7 and Year 8 pupils who either have knowledge and skills gaps or who are not yet academically and emotionally secondary school ready. Your excellent knowledge of the KS2 Maths and English curriculum will help to secure rapid progress for our pupils. In addition, you will play a crucial role in helping to ensure that our pupils develop into confident young people, developing their resilience and improving their emotional well-being.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

· enthuse, motivate and inspire children, generating a genuine love for learning

· provide engaging and creative learning experiences for all pupils

· have high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour

· have vision, enthusiasm and determination

· has the ambition to progress into leadership and management

· provide a safe and happy environment that promotes the welfare of children

· Take an active role in the wider life of the Academy.

Haberdashers' Abraham Darby is a vibrant, 11-18 mixed school which opened in September 2008 and moved into a brand-new state of the art building in the summer of 2012 with a superb leisure complex adjacent to the school building. We are a member of the Haberdashers' West Midlands Academies Trust; a thriving partnership with Haberdashers' Adams school (11-18) and Haberdashers' Castle House school (0-11) both located in Newport, Shropshire. A focus on traditional values and high expectations is resulting in rapidly rising standards and popularity as a school of first choice. We are located within a short distance from the picturesque River Severn and Ironbridge Gorge, not far from Telford and Shrewsbury, with good railway, road and motorway links to both the M6 and M54.

The Haberdashers' Company - an introduction

The Haberdashers' Company is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies and has a long history closely connected to the development of the City of London. We are a welcoming and inclusive organisation with a strong social purpose. We are proud of our roots, traditions and values that go back centuries, but equally, we are a modern organisation committed to a vibrant and diverse future. We harness the resources of the Haberdashers' community to empower young people from every background and enable them to flourish.