Recruitment

Why Lower Farm?

At Lower Farm, we are passionate about professional development and believe this is the key to providing the best possible education for pupils and job satisfaction for staff. We are committed to deepening teaching knowledge and skill sets and our staff are genuinely open to sharing best practice and developing together. We are proud of our home-grown talent and many of our staff have successfully trained and progressed at Lower Farm and within REAch2.

Lower Farm is proud to provide exceptional learning experiences for our pupils and wish to recruit staff who are committed to providing an inclusive, stimulating environment which encourages all pupils to become confident, happy learners.

Interested in working at Lower Farm Academy? We are always keen to hear from talented individuals who wish to join our committed staff team. Below you will find a list of current opportunities:

Vacancies

All of our vacancies will be also advertised on the REAch2 website: https://www.reach2.org/careers/

Governor Recruitment

We are always looking to hear from people in our wider community who would like to support the school as part of our Local Governing Body. Joining our Local Governing Body would involve you in:

  • 2 meetings per term, three terms a year – meetings take place at the school and dates/times are scheduled around members’ availability as far as possible.
  • ideally, termly classroom visits or similar per year during school hours
  • occasional other events e.g. to meet parents or join governors from other schools for training sessions.

What will you get out of it? Aside from the buzz of making a difference to kids? You can:

  • develop/broaden/deepen your expertise in another context
  • demonstrate team-building and team-working skills

If you are interested, please see the further information below and complete the application form:

Governor recruitment flyer

LGB and Cluster Board Application Form 2023-24

Safeguarding Statement

Lower Farm Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and staff. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Checks and References

Enhanced DBS disclosures with Child Barred List Check and satisfactory references are required for all staff and regular volunteers.

Additional Information

Self Declaration Form – Sept 2022

Link to online equalities and diversity monitoring form

Reference Request Sample

Safer Recruitment

Click the link below to download Lower Farm Safer Recruitment Policy:

Lower Farm Safer Recruitment Policy