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Class Teacher - Ks1 - Full-time/Part-time

Penshurst CEP School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-3314-118T
  • Posted:26/05/2022
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale (Fringe)
  • Start Date:September 2022
  • App Close Date:06/06/2022 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Wednesday 8th June and Thursday 9th June

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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our hardworking and supportive school community. Full time or part time (job share) applications will be considered. 

 Our small school offers a distinctive experience – we have enthusiastic, caring pupils who are keen to learn and a small, friendly teaching team. Our parents and governors are also supportive of the school – appreciating the unique environment and great opportunities the school offers to all pupils.

The successful candidate will join our teaching team. The right candidate will have:

  • An understanding of the strengths and challenges of working in a small school.
  • Experience of teaching pupils in Key Stage 1
  • Experience of teaching mixed aged classes – preferably KS1.
  • Experience of delivering high quality phonics lessons.
  • A wide range of teaching strategies that are research/evidence based.
  • Excellent subject knowledge across the primary curriculum.
  • The ability to deliver well planned lessons that promote the acquisition of knowledge and skills
  • An understanding of the importance of prior learning and how this influences what pupils learn next.
  • An ability to evidence progress and demonstrate that pupils know more / remember more over a period of time.
  • Good communication skills so that parents and pupils feel comfortable discussing their child’s academic progress and personal development with you.
  • A positive and team-centred approach – this is so important when working in a small school – we aim to ensure that everyone feels supported and valued.
  • Resilience and be reflective.
  • The ability to embrace school’s vision ‘walking in the shoes of others’ and our values of courage, determination, compassion and friendship.
  • The desire the be a role model of the school’s vision and values
  • An understanding of the role of a Church of England school in pupil development / experiences.
  • Broad shoulders, a sense of humour and willingness to work hard.

In return we offer a small and supportive school community who work together to create a very special school. We view each pupil individually; focusing on their strengths and ensuring our curriculum enables them explore a range of learning opportunities and experiences. We prioritise the well-being of both staff and pupils and do all we can to promote good mental and physical health.

If you consider you have the necessary qualities then we would encourage you to book a tour of the school to enable you to get a feel for the school, staff and pupils.

For further information call the Tracy Rust, the school’s Office Manager (01892) 870446 or email trust@penshurst.kent.sch.uk .

We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to visit the school.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

 

 

Information about the school

We are a small village church school, at the heart of our community, set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. We have 80 pupils taught in four classes: Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6.

The school plays a very active role in the local and wider community and provides many opportunities for children to develop their talents and interests, whether this be in the sporting competitions we take part in or in our wide range of extra-curricular clubs.

Our staff team is small, friendly and mutually supportive, which we believe is a real strength of our school. Our Christian values are important to us and are at the heart of all we strive to achieve. We encourage all members of the school community to walk in the shoes of others; - demonstrating our understanding of the needs of others as well as promoting kindness at every opportunity.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Sue Elliott
  • Address:High Street, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8BX
  • Telephone: (01892) 870446
  • Email: office@penshurst.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01892) 870446

Documents

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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.