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Class Teacher - Fixed Term

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Tunbridge Wells

  • Ref:KCC886-3754-191T
  • Posted:26/05/2023
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:1st September 2023
  • App Close Date:14/06/2023 at 17:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School is a flourishing and successful Catholic Primary school located in the town of Royal Tunbridge Wells. We received a Good Grading in our September 2021 Ofsted inspection and are continuing to develop and evolve.

We are seeking a Lower Key Stage two teacher to join our friendly team. 

Early Career teachers are welcome to apply. This is a Fixed Term contract starting 1st September 2023 in Lower Key Stage Two.

 The successful candidates will:

  • Have high aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;
  • Have the creativity and innovation to be an outstanding teacher;
  • Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues;
  • Be committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning;
  • Be looking to work in a positive and cheerful classroom and outdoor learning area who will be supportive of our Catholic ethos.

School details:

  • Well-behaved and motivated children eager to learn;
  • A creative and flexible curriculum, and a well-resourced environment that welcomes innovation and new ideas;
  • We have a highly collegiate and collaborative culture at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School and it is essential that the appointee is able and willing to work in this way.

How to apply:

  • Applicants are welcome to visit the school. Please telephone the school office to arrange a convenient time on 01892 529796;
  • Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 14th June. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview;
  • Please apply using the CES application form online, or return directly to william.liddle@st-augustines-tunbridgewells.kcsp.org.uk

 

 

Information about the school

St Augustine's Catholic Primary School is a thriving school. We have happy, motivated children and supportive parents. Being a small school, in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, our children and staff grow and learn as one family working together. We are proud of our school and established learning community.

We are a Catholic School where the ethos is underpinned by the gospel values of developing the whole child through love, care and respect for others.

St Augustine’s has a rich and diverse community that aims to value each child for their unique gifts, skills and talents and where we appreciate that every child is different, special in the eyes of God no matter what their ethnicity, ability or background. We welcome staff from all faiths and backgrounds who are happy to support our ethos.

St Augustine’s Catholic Primary School has strong links with our three feeder parishes, has enthusiastic and motivated children from a wide catchment area and diverse backgrounds, and a friendly and supportive staff who work hard as a strong team. The curriculum is creative and well resourced.

The school is close to the town centre of Tunbridge Wells, and set in large pleasant grounds which include our reflection area and pond, sports field, Early Years garden and outdoor classroom. In September 2021, our school was graded as 'Good' by Ofsted.

The school is part of the Kent Catholic Schools Partnership and is linked to, and collaborates closely with St Margaret Clitherow Primary School in Tonbridge, St Thomas' Primary School in Sevenoaks, with a shared Executive Academy Principal, Mrs Katharine Sexton and Area Business Manager, Mrs Maria Sherring.

St Augustines Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be asked for two references and be subject to a full DBS check plus verification of the right to work in the UK.

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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.