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Class Teacher with Key Stage/Phase Leader Responsibility - Key Stage 2 - Full-time

Kingsnorth CEP School, Ashford

  • Ref:KCC886-3140-145T
  • Posted:24/01/2023
  • Pay:MPS plus TLR2
  • Start Date:April 2023
  • App Close Date:03/02/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:7th and 8th February 2023

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We are looking for an outstanding teacher with leadership skills who will help us to maintain our excellent practice in Key stage 2.

We are seeking to appoint an energetic, highly motivated, dynamic and forward thinking teacher who places children at the centre of school life with high expectations of pupil's achievement and behaviour, ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

We are a 2 form entry school with 420+ children on roll. We work across Key Stages EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

Our children deserve the very best so the successful candidate will:

  • Have a commitment and determination to champion our children to meet their potential
  • Be willing to go above and beyond for the sake of our children and our school values
  • Demonstrate pride in themselves, their work and how they help children to learn
  • Bring joy to their classroom, their school team and the wider school

We are looking for an outstanding experienced teacher, to help us to maintain high standards as a Wider School Leader.

  • Be a strong and motivated leader
  • Support colleagues
  • Model best practice
  • Understand the challenges and barriers of all pupils
  • Be solution focused
  • Understand how to deliver inclusive experiences for all groups of pupils
  • Have a strategic vision for the school
  • Understand the dynamics and impact in key stage transitions
  • Be able to interrogate data, identify patterns and lead on intervention strategies in different phases of the school

In return, we can offer:

  • Amazing children, who are well behaved, enthusiastic and keen learners
  • A hugely supportive, committed and friendly staff team, leadership, parents and Governing Body
  • A commitment to staff Continued Professional and Learning Development and their wellbeing
  • A wide range of resources and a team approach to planning
  • Opportunities for career progression within our Trust.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and you will also find a wealth of information about our school on our website www.kingsnorth.kent.sch.uk.

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or an informal conversation on 01233 622673. All applications are to be made via the Kent-teach application form.

Kingsnorth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, promoting the welfare of our community through our strong Christian Values and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide excellent references, proof of qualifications, police, health and online checks, other essential recruitment checks and to undertake an enhanced disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS formerly the CRB).

Information about the school

Information about the school

Kingsnorth CE Primary School is an exciting and vibrant place to learn and develop. We were judged as outstanding in our SIAMS. In our most recent OFSTED as a ‘Good School’.

We are also one of 34 English Hub school’s across the country. We are an active and leading school within Aquila (The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust - www.diocant-aquila.org.) We work in strong partnership with other schools across Ashford, South Kent and beyond, providing support and learning opportunities for our staff.

We have also recently been awarded the role of Associate Research School in Kent, supporting schools in the area.

We are situated next to the church in the heart of Kingsnorth village, south of Ashford. We are a large 2 form entry school with 420 children on roll. We have strong links with the local Church and Community. Our supportive Governing Body and active PFA play key roles in school life.

Kingsnorth CE Primary 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. 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.

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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.