Reception Class Teacher - Temporary

Sandwich Infant School, Sandwich

• Ref:KCC886-2626-52T
• Posted:26/05/2022
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:15/06/2022 at 16:00
• Interviews:Wednesday 22nd June 2022

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A vacancy has arisen within our Infant School for a committed and passionate teacher to join the staff team in one of our Reception classes. Please note, this vacancy will be a one year contract in the first instance due to an increase in our school intake.  

We are looking for a full-time Reception class teacher who has two or three years teaching experience, but for the right candidate, we will consider less experience.    

You will have the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated teaching team and supportive senior leadership team. As a two-form entry school you will benefit from being able to share planning and ideas with the other teachers in the year group. Our pupils are keen to learn and understand the importance of our school shared values: 

Honesty, Determination, Kindness and Curiosity.  

At Sandwich Infant School, we put high quality relationships between adults and children at the heart of everything we do.  We encourage everyone to have high expectations of themselves and each other so that we can develop a reflective, independent learning environment. 

Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children, good references and verification of the right to work in the UK.  

This position is for a temporary, full-time teacher to start in September 2022.  

Information about the school

Sandwich Infant School is a two-form entry school housed in a Victorian building. We enjoy close links with the community, the church, local nurseries and Sandwich Junior School. We are part of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk) and are a member of the STAR (Sandwich Town and Rural) Alliance.

Sandwich Infant School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. We will also need to conduct social media checks at the point of application. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Leanne Bennett
• Address:School Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9HT
• Telephone: (01304) 612228
• Email: headteacher@sandwich-infant.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01304) 613358