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EYFS Class Teacher & Year Group Lead - Full-time

Barnsole Primary School, Gillingham

  • Ref:MED887-2396-87T
  • Posted:29/04/2024
  • Pay:MPS/ UPS + TLR
  • Start Date:30/08/2024
  • App Close Date:10/05/2024 at 11:00
  • Interviews:20th May 2024

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We are looking for an EYFS Class teacher in Reception who can, through quality first teaching, promote high levels of academic development, attainment and wellbeing for all pupils.

In addition to the duties of a Class Teacher, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership and management of the curriculum and lead your year group team. You will support, hold accountable, develop and lead the year group team in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources, and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. You will be a member of the Education Leadership Team (ELT) and make a significant contribution to the strategic development and direction of the school.

We are looking for a Class teacher who has:


The ability to work as part of a team as well as to lead.

  • The ability to inspire and motivate others, leading by example.
  • Communicates effectively.
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills.
  • The ability to maintain effective behavior in a positive context.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
  • The ability to lead and manage change effectively.

 

Barnsole Primary School is a large 3-form entry school in Gillingham. Our school is spread across two sites and includes a nursery for 3 year olds. Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools in Greenwich, Kent, Bexley & Medway.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

Barnsole Primary School is committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavor to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be. Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda.

In return we offer:

  • A positive, friendly and happy working environment
  • A fantastic school community all working towards achieving the best for our pupils
  • National terms and conditions
  • CPD
  • Wellbeing initiatives
  • A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the TES website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Closing date: 10th May 2024

Interview Date: 20th May 2024

Information about the school

Barnsole Primary School is part of the Maritime Academy Trust, an innovative partnership of schools based in Greenwich, Bexley, Kent and Medway. Our academies have transformed through targeted collaboration, innovative ideas and an entrepreneurial curriculum which equips children with leadership and life skills.

Barnsole Primary is an outstanding three-form community primary school situated in Medway with a thriving school nursery on site.

We are committed to providing a safe, secure and stimulating learning environment where each one of our pupils can achieve their potential and flourish academically and socially. We have exceptionally high expectations of all our pupils and endeavour to nurture their self-confidence and self-esteem so that they can be the best they can be.

Relationships with parents and our wider community is something we put right at the top of our agenda. If you would like to visit please do not hesitate to contact us and we also actively encourage feedback so if you feel there is something we can do better please let us know.

Our recent successful Ofsted Inspection in February 2024 graded Barnsole as ‘Good’ which is a recognition of the all the hard work and commitment shown by the children, staff and wider community. Ofsted commented, ‘The school is a calm and orderly environment. Staff have high expectations and pupils behave well. The school aims for pupils to be resilient and have a lifelong curiosity about the world. There are high expectations for all pupils to do well.’

We look forward to meeting with you.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01634 333400

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.