Class Teacher - Reading Leadership - Full-time

Repton Manor Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2002-140T
• Posted:31/03/2023
• Pay:MPS + TLR £3,017
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:01/05/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 5th May

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Batman? Wonder Woman? We are looking for an additional superhero Teacher and Reading Leader to join our creative and inspirational teaching family. If your cape is ready and your pants are fitted firmly over your tights then please come and see us.

We are seeking the newest member of the Repton Teaching family and an expert in Reading Development and Teaching. 

You will need experience and skills to:

• Establish, communicate and realise your vision for Reading through our school
• Inspire, support and guide children, staff and families in reading learning
• Understand and deliver excellent and creative teaching
• Adapt to the school and children's needs as they change
• Have excellent interpersonal skills
• Be determined to create the best opportunities for our children

Please phone the school to book a tour with Matt Rawling (Executive Headteacher) or Jackie Chambers (Head of School). Candidates must be available for interview Friday 5th May and for observations of teaching before this date.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Repton Manor Primary School is a mixed-gender foundation primary school for children aged 4 to 11, located at Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX.

Since opening in 2012, the school has grown into a vibrant learning community with a strong “family ethos” where the individual child is recognised, valued and supported to achieve.

The school’s motto—“We believe our children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way”—underpins its ambition to nurture confident, caring and curious learners.

At Repton Manor, children are encouraged to:

“Respect each other” “Take pride in their learning” “Care for their community”

The school places safeguarding, well-being and inclusion at the heart of its culture: every child should feel safe, healthy, cared for and ready to learn.

Repton Manor offers a well-designed, topic-based curriculum which interlinks National Curriculum subject disciplines with meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

The environment reflects the school’s nurturing ethos: it is modern and purpose-built, with specialist facilities and rich outdoor spaces for learning. Staff aim for children to flourish not only academically but also socially and emotionally.

The school was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was rated Good overall, with Outstanding in Personal Development, and Good in other key areas.

Safeguarding Statement; Repton Manor Primary School and The Lightyear Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and other relevant employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Matt Rawling
• Address:Repton Avenue, Ashford, Kent, TN23 3RX
• Telephone: 01233 666307
• Email: office@reptonmanor.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• CT Person Spec
• Core Subject Leader