Senior Teacher with Responsibility for Developing Teaching and Learning - Full-time

Fordcombe CEP School, Tunbridge Wells

• Ref:KCC886-3313-102T
• Posted:10/05/2022
• Pay:MPS/UPS + TLR (dependent on experience)
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:19/05/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 25th May

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We are looking for someone to join our team as a senior teacher, someone who wants to take the next steps in their career, someone who has the potential to be a school leader of the future, someone who wants the opportunity to learn, to grow and to practice skills they have learnt around change and change management. This opportunity would suit someone who is keen to progress and be part of a vibrant small school that aims to do ‘big school’ things. This opportunity is for someone that wants to get involved in all aspects of school life, from supporting children at the top of a primary school, to leading the development of teaching and learning across the primary age range and working with a welcoming school community.

We are looking for a person who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to continuing to develop their own teaching practice
• is excited to work collaboratively with the Headteacher and wider team to lead strategic school improvement
• has some experience of leading aspects of whole school improvement
• is committed, organised, flexible and a good team player and wants to part of the leadership team
• has high expectations of colleagues, children and themselves and is an excellent role model
• has a passion for raising standards and attainment and is passionate about all children being able to achieve their potential
• stays calm, adapts and can demonstrate resilience whilst keeping a sense of humour and has the courage and strength to step-in and step-up
• is a trustworthy colleague who brings out the best in others and creates a sense of togetherness by encouraging mutual respect, confidentiality and through demonstrating high standards of professional behaviour seeks to work well with others
• knows that learning and personal growth involves risk, being bold and making the odd mistake along the way
• will be able to proactively use dedicated weekly release time to help develop themselves, support colleagues and lead change across the school.

We can offer you:

• Positive, professional and very supportive colleagues.
• The chance to work with our amazing, hard-working and enthusiastic pupils.
• A really supportive parent and community relationships.
• A vibrant and dynamic working environment.
• Great links with local schools through our partnerships with the Sevenoaks Partnership of Schools, the Tenax Trust and the Kent Teaching School Hub.

 Do you…

• Enjoy teaching and the privilege of shaping young people's lives?
• Have a desire to make a lasting difference to the young people in your care?
• Have a desire to develop colleagues classroom practice?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you!

This post is for a September start. Visits to the school are highly recommended. Interviews will be held in May.

For more information about Fordcombe School, please visit  http://www.fordcombe.kent.sch.uk/

To discuss the role and arrange a visit, please contact Chris Blackburn – 01892 740224.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks. ​

Information about the school

Fordcombe Church of England Primary School is a half-form entry village school set in the beautiful Kent countryside near Tunbridge Wells, where our Christian vision, "inspiring every child to shine in God's light", shapes everything we do.

A collaborative team culture: Our recent SIAMS inspection described us as "a small, welcoming school full of joy where people flourish," where relationships between staff and pupils are exceptionally strong. We are a close-knit team that values each member's wellbeing and professional growth equally. Staff describe working here as being part of a supportive family where everyone is genuinely known and valued.

Your career development matters: As part of the Tenax Schools Trust, you'll benefit from a comprehensive professional development programme that goes far beyond what a standalone small school could offer.

Facilities and resources: Our Victorian building houses a characterful school hall, while purpose-built classrooms and a dedicated library space support our commitment to reading for pleasure. We work diligently to meet every learner's needs with creative approaches that ensure all children have opportunities to discover and develop their talents.

Teaching the whole child: Academic excellence matters deeply here. We share high expectations with staff, parents, and pupils, working collaboratively to ensure every child achieves well. But we're equally committed to something broader: helping children discover their identity, explore their aspirations, and develop the values that will guide their lives. As a staff member at Fordcombe, you'll be supporting both academic progress and the personal growth that shapes confident, capable young people ready for their next steps.

What we are looking for: Adults who thrive in collaborative environments, value evidence-informed practice, and believe that primary education is about more than attainment; it is where children discover who they are, explore who they want to become, and begin to understand how they want to live their lives.

If this sounds like the right environment for your next career step, we would love to hear from you.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr C Blackburn
• Address:Fordcombe CEP School, The Green, Fordcombe, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 0RY
• Telephone: (01892) 740224
• Email: office@fordcombe.kent.sch.uk

Fax: Same

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Senior Teacher Job Description and Person Specification