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Teacher - Full-time

Sandwich Junior School, Sandwich

  • Ref:KCC886-2627-62T
  • Posted:26/03/2019
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:Sep 2019
  • App Close Date:22/04/2019 at 12:00
  • Interviews:30 April 2019

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As a Team We Soar, Strive and Play

We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated class teacher to join our friendly team full time from September 2019. We welcome applications from both NQT’s and experienced teachers who would like to develop their skills in a fantastic school.

 SJS is a two form entry junior school with a strong ethos based on our core values which permeate all school life. We have a positive outlook, a passion for learning as well as a rich and creative learning environment. We have high expectations for all our pupils.

The successful candidate will:

  • Be passionate about learning.
  • Have demonstrable evidence of good and outstanding practice.
  • Be an inspiring teacher who can motivate and inspire pupils to reach their potential.
  • Have high expectations of themselves and their pupils.
  • Have a keen interest in creative and innovative approaches.
  • Be enthusiastic about working in a team.

We can offer you:

  • Enthusiastic well behaved pupils, who are friendly and inclusive of each other.
  • An evolving curriculum inspired by the children’s creativity and desire to learn.
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development.
  • A highly supportive and passionate team.
  • Strong links to the community.
  • A unique learning environment with opportunities to use vast outside space and excellent resources.
  • Opportunities to utilise their own particular talents and interests.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Check us out on twitter (@sandwichjunior) to get a taste of the energy and excitement of our school.

 Sandwich Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An appointment is subject to pre-employment checks, including DBS checks and good references.

Information about the school

Sandwich Junior is a two form entry school, who currently have 222 pupils on roll. We are fortunate to have extensive grounds, which include two large playgrounds, a gardening area, outdoor music equipment, an Orchard and a full size Labyrinth to aid mindfulness and reflection. The school has a strong set of Core Values which underpin everything we do. Our location in the centre of Sandwich, Kent means we serve families from the town and the wider area. We received an Outstanding grading in our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2022). We have a friendly, dedicated staff who work seamlessly together as a team, ensuring every child reaches their own personal excellence through a focus on quality first teaching and pastoral support. As a team we are dedicated to providing every child, family and staff member with rich opportunities as we encourage them to develop their own personal excellence be that academic, sporting or artistic.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01304 614755

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.