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Why work with us?

Thank you for considering Twickenham Primary Academy and the GEMS Learning Trust as your potential new employer.

We are 100% committeed to providing exceptional learning environments - for both children and our staff.

That's why we believe in developing all our staff to become skilled, knowledgable and ambitious practictioners.

We are committed to:

• Genuinely exceptional school cultures with high expectations of children and their behaviour for learning;
• A healthy balance between holding schools to account and nurturing professional creativity;
• Manageable workloads and work-life balance;
• Comprehensive, relevant and useful training and CPD for all staff.

Staff Testimonials

Dont just take our word for it!

I feel incredibly lucky to have been given the opportunity to teach at such an amazing school and work alongside a supportive and inspiring team of people. Since joining TPA, I have grown as a teacher as well as a leader; I have been given endless opportunities and have felt truly nurtured along my journey so far. I absolutely love teaching the ambitious, innovative curriculum at TPA and seeing the children grow academically, creatively and personally to reach their full potential. The warm and positive environment means that every day is a happy day for both staff and children.  

• Miss Grace Burke, Class Teacher & Maths Lead

I absolutely adore being a part of an incredibly hard working and inspirational team. I enjoy the challenges and feel valued and honoured to have the freedom of using my initiative, broad skills and knowledge to contribute and help make a difference in the spirit of the school ethos. I enjoy each working day and feel privileged to be among a friendly team who look out for one another and always willing to provide support.

• Miss Hana Hamilton, Principal PA & Office Administrator

I am very proud to be part of the team at this outstanding school.  As a TA I enjoy being able to fully utilise my existing skills plus further develop and enhance them within a structured continuous professional development programme.  The school has an excellent working environment with great working relationships.  The senior leadership team have created an inclusive team culture where we feel motivated, valued and supported.  All in all, I am very pleased to have secured my future here.  

• Miss Shilla Fraser, Teaching Assistant

Equal Opportunities

In line with the policy of the GEMS Learning Trust that none of our pupils, nor employees, will be discriminated against on any protected grounds (according to The Equality Act 2010), whatsoever.

We are committed to providing a learning, working and social environment in which the rights and dignity of individuals are respected, and which is free from discrimination, prejudice, intimidation and all forms of harassment, including bullying.

This policy aims to ensure that all pupils and employees of GEMS Learning Trust will study or work in an environment that is free from discrimination, prejudice, and harassment or bullying.

GEMS Learning Trust is committed to a programme of action to ensure that its Equal Opportunities policy is implemented and monitored at an organisational and individual Academy level.

Safeguarding 

Twickenham Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All adults are required to adhere to the school’s safeguarding policies and practices.

As part of the school's safe recruitment procedures all staff regularly undergo an enhanced DBS check.