Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School, Tunbridge Wells

Ref:KCC886-2490-191T
Posted:17/04/2023
Pay:Main Scale
Start Date:September 2023
App Close Date:15/05/2023 at 12:00
Interviews:w/c 15th May

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Class Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and innovative Class Teacher to join our fantastic staff team at Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School. The ideal candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, be an integral member of our staff team and will promote curiosity and happiness for our pupils. If you think you have what it takes to support and develop our pupils to maximise their learning potential, then we would love to hear from you.

Bishops Down has an exciting and vibrant culture of learning with a commitment to inclusion. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take full advantage of the embedded coaching culture of the school and of the professional development opportunities on offer.

We can offer you:

A welcoming, caring school where everyone is valued
Friendly, enthusiastic pupils who are very proud of our school
A dedicated and motivated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community
Access to CPD including regular coaching sessions
The full support of the leadership team and Governing Body for professional and leadership development.
A well-functioning curriculum team to support your subject leadership
A forward thinking and creative school, committed to the development of all our staff
A positive learning environment where achievements from everyone are celebrated

In return, we are looking for someone who is:

A caring teacher who has the needs of our pupils and their families at the heart of everything they do.
A highly effective classroom practitioner who is passionate about education and a track record for inspiring and motivating children of all abilities and needs.
A compassionate individual committed to high standards of teaching as well as prioritising the wellbeing of all children
A good sense of humour
An excellent role model for staff and pupils and a source of inspiration.
A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal visits to the school are recommended. If you are considering applying we would like to give you a tour - please phone to make an appointment on 01892 520114. Please have a look at our website for further information about the school www.bishopsdownprimary.org. We reserve the right to interview and appoint early.

Bishops Down is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all of our pupils. This post is subject to a full DBS check.

Information about the school

Bishops Down Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive, non-denominational school working in partnership with the Tunbridge Wells Primary Schools Collaborative Trust. The school was built in 1967 and is situated on the western edge of Tunbridge Wells in a leafy and pleasant residential area.

The school site is beautiful, elevated and fringed with green playing fields and woods. A fragrant quiet garden, pond and wooden structures in the grounds offer opportunities for happy playtimes.

We have just under 230 pupils in the primary and nursery classes. We also have a designation for children with physical disabilities and complex medical needs who are all included in mainstream.

We run Wrap Around Care at the beginning of the day and after school for our school and nursery children and during the holidays we run a Holiday Club for all children in the community.

Job Contact Information

Name:Mrs Jo Sheldon, Personnel Officer
Address:Rydal Drive, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN4 9SU
Telephone: (01892) 520114
Email: office@bishops-down.kent.sch.uk

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