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Class Teacher - Full-time

Tunbury Primary School, Walderslade

  • Ref:KCC886-2530-295T
  • Posted:27/04/2022
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:19/05/2022 at 08:00
  • Interviews:wb 23rd May

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Do you have magic at your fingertips and a passion for learning? Then we want to hear from you!

We are a large, thriving primary school, with three classes in each year group and a strong staffing team of teachers and teaching assistants within each of our three phases (Years R-1, Years 2-4 and Years 5-6).  We are looking for new class teachers to join Team Tunbury in September 2022.  We are open to applications from Early Career Teachers as well as more experienced teachers.

 What can we offer?

  • A supportive ethos that encourages challenge, change and innovation
  • Sparkly, happy children who are waiting to be inspired
  • A well-resourced learning environment, including extensive school grounds
  • Support for your career development

 What do we want?

  • Excellent classroom practice 
  • Strong pedagogical knowledge 
  • Inspirational teachers who care about our children 
  • Strong team players

If you are keen to develop your own skills in a forward-thinking school setting, then please apply to our school. We would love you to be part of our team.

Visits or enquiries are welcomed, so please contact us via the school office if you would like to visit Tunbury or chat on the phone or in a Teams call. Additionally, although this information is designed for prospective parents, you can find out more about Tunbury by visiting Tunbury Primary School - New Entrants

We look forward to hearing from you.

Information about the school

We are Team Tunbury, a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where everyone is respected and valued. We inspire our children to be successful, independent life-long learners.

We are a popular three form entry school set in spacious grounds within the leafy suburbs of Walderslade, Kent. Our children are happy, well motivated and very keen to learn. The Tunbury staff team is welcoming, supportive and positive about making a difference. Our school is rated Good by Ofsted.

Tunbury Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Quotes from our school community:

“My children have had amazing relationships with their teachers and TAs, which has really helped them to grow.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“Thank you to the whole team at Tunbury - SLT, teachers, TAs, volunteers, support staff and canteen staff! Your role is more important than you may know and I am grateful my children have the care and nurture, as well as academic support at Tunbury.” (Team Tunbury parent/carer)

“It is a place where you can feel safe and learn about all the things in the world.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“There are amazing people to look after me.” (Team Tunbury pupil)

“Children are happy and enjoy being here.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

“What works well at Tunbury? Teamwork! I like the whole atmosphere within school. All staff are friendly to each other and have the same ambitions for the children.” (Team Tunbury staff member)

"Everyone at this school is part of ‘Team Tunbury’. Leaders have created a collaborative community. There is a real spirit of togetherness and inclusion." (Ofsted, June 2023)

Job Contact Information

  • Name:The Office
  • Address:Tunbury Primary School, Tunbury Avenue, Walderslade, Kent, ME5 9HY
  • Telephone: 01634 863085
  • Email: office@tunbury.kent.sch.uk

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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.