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Reception Classroom Teacher - Fixed Term

West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford

  • Ref:KCC886-2676-167T
  • Posted:27/01/2023
  • Pay:Main Pay Scale
  • Start Date:March 2023
  • App Close Date:09/02/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:10/02/2023

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West Hill Primary Academy is looking for a new and experienced Reception Teacher to join our outstanding EYFS team on a fixed term contract until 31/08/2023 to cover maternity absence.  

West Hill Primary Academy works closely with the other schools in The Golden Thread Alliance (Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary). There are a great number of opportunities for developing the best provision within the area.

Every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD. No teacher is ever left to plan alone.  Reducing teacher workload and improving teacher well-being is a priority.  Governance arrangements fully support the development of teachers, enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning.  A high priority is placed on developing the deeper learning of basic skills, whilst at the same time developing a broad and balanced curriculum of foundation subjects.  There are excellent opportunities for future career development across our schools.

What can you expect when joining West Hill Primary Academy?

  • A leadership team that challenges and supports.
  • Plenty of opportunities to have a voice to influence school development.
  • Hard-working Trustees and Local Governors that want the best for pupils, parents and staff.
  • Wonderful children that come from all sections of the community.
  • Parents that want the best for their children and will help the school achieve best outcomes.
  • A great sense of teamwork. Plenty of laughter along the way.

What we expect from teachers in our schools:

  • The skill to keep the child at the centre of everything they do.
  • An ability to see the best in every child.
  • Hard-working, loyal, professional teachers that actually want to teach!
  • To work as a team and be proud of collective as well as individual achievements.
  • A high standard of English and maths knowledge.
  • A passion for another area of the curriculum.

In return, we offer:

  1. Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development 
  2. Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
  3. Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed through Spec Savers
  4. 2 family days
  5. Onsite parking

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, paragraph 220, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

Information about the school

The Galaxy Trust is now The Golden Thread Alliance. The Golden Thread Alliance is a Multi-Academy Trust that comprises of Culverstone Green Primary School, Fleetdown Primary Academy, Meopham Community Academy, Oakfield Primary Academy, Riverview Infant School, Riverview Junior School, Temple Hill Primary Academy, West Hill Primary Academy and Wrotham Road Primary.

Each primary has its own unique character, but all subscribe to values of Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition and Kindness. Please visit the individual school website to find out more.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Lucy Wisdom
  • Address:West Hill Primary Academy, Dartford Road, Dartford, Kent, DA1 3DZ
  • Telephone: 01732 795660
  • Email: HR@golden-thread.org

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.