Class Teacher - Full-time

Folkestone Primary, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-2143-172T
• Posted:12/05/2023
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2023
• App Close Date:02/06/2023 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week Commencing 5th June 2023

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We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Teacher to join our passionate and dedicated team at Folkestone Primary.

The successful candidate should:

• Love teaching 
• Strive for academic brilliance
• Be able to make our pupils feel valued and safe
• Enjoy working as part of a team
• Be committed to transforming life chances on the Kent Coast
• Inspire our pupils and other colleagues
• Believe that every child can learn, and will achieve
• An interest in work of Doug Lemov and the TLAC movement is also welcomed

In return, we can offer...

• Fabulous children who want to learn
• Ongoing CPD and support for future career progression (core subject leadership and middle leadership opportunities available)
• Masters level, Master Teacher and Leadership degrees with Buckingham University*
• A school which takes the wellbeing of pupils and colleagues seriously
• A supportive central Trust team, governors and dedicated colleagues who are continually willing to learn
• A sensible approach to marking and curriculum planning to support workload
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference & be part of our journey to set a new standard in non-selective, knowledge rich education.
• Private healthcare from Benenden Health providing access to healthcare services such as Medical Diagnostics, Medical Treatment and Surgery, Physiotherapy, 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines

*Masters degrees available subject to line manager’s recommendation, completion of probation. 

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Information about the school

At Folkestone Primary, our priority is for children to develop a love of learning, inspired by quality first teaching. We work tirelessly to ensure that our children enjoy a stimulating and diverse education; learning is irresistible, children are happy, feel safe and valued. We are a caring community with a committed team who role model high expectations of learning and behaviour.

Prospective employees are encouraged to visit us to find out, first hand, how we prepare children to be successful in life.

Turner Schools is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) based in Folkestone on the beautiful Kent coast. The Turner Schools family includes five schools in Folkestone:-

• Folkestone Primary • Folkestone Academy • Morehall Primary • Martello Primary • Turner Free School

We provide education through pre-school, primary, secondary and on to sixth form. Each school is individual and responds to the needs of its local community to provide the best possible opportunity for its young people. We promote high academic standards, while ensuring crucial opportunities for personal and emotional development.

Turner Schools is committed to Transforming children’s futures…Empowering children’s futures…Strengthening communities.

To help us achieve this Turner Staff ‘Walk the Turner Talk’

They will:

• Speak and act with care: always show compassion and respect for children. • Act boldly: be ambitious for yourself and the children and young people we serve. • Learn from adversity: be evaluative, thoughtful and reflective. • Challenge convention: be curious, welcome difference and unfamiliar thinking. • Connect with others: support colleagues, parents and pupils to make a great team. • Use your voice: offer different views and ask questions. • Do what it takes: be relentless in pursuing the best for children. • Ask for support: be open and honest when plans go awry. • Don’t give up: be calm, resilient and measured when managing challenges.

Turner Schools is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. It expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and and an on-line search in order to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available on line.Two references are required prior to commencement of employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

For further information on Turner Schools, please visit www.turnerschools.com

Job Contact Information

• Name:Caroline Dominguez
• Address:Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP
• Telephone: 01303 842433
• Email: hr@turnerschools.com