Class Teacher EYFS - Full-Time/Part-Time - Maternity

Coxheath Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2677-214T
• Posted:03/10/2023
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:16/10/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:19 October 2023

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We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and inspiring person to join our school at what is a very exciting time. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hard-working teacher to join our happy and dedicated team. We celebrate and value a broad, engaging EYFS curriculum where the children are active learners and are nurtured to develop a curiosity about the world around them. This post is being offered on a full-time/part-time basis, dependent on the right candidate, and this will be explored in more detail at interview.  The post is initially, temporary to cover maternity leave, expected to end December 2024 but there may be potential to continue thereafter.  The post is suitable for experienced teachers on Main Pay Scale Range.

As an excellent practitioner you must:

• Be an excellent teacher - at whatever stage in your career - with in-depth subject knowledge.

• Have high expectations of both yourself and your pupils.

• Be passionate about meeting the needs of all children.

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Value working in teams and partnerships.

• Be skilled at fostering independence and pupil-led learning.

• Be reflective, resilient and ambitious, keen to develop your professional expertise.

• Engage with all aspects of school life, parents and the wider community.

• Be committed to ongoing professional development.

We offer:

• Children who are articulate, great fun, willing and eager to learn.

• A creative, positive and friendly staff team.

• A supportive environment where there are many opportunities for professional development.

• A chance to collaborate with colleagues, with year group partners, as well as local networks and professionals.

• A growing and well-resourced primary school, set in excellent school grounds, where opportunities for high quality outdoor learning are facilitated

• An opportunity to share a real, relevant and engaging curriculum.

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our team and hope you will want to further explore this with us. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged and we would ask you to arrange these with Mrs Fullagar through the school office. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made are subject to a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Coxheath Primary School is a vibrant and thriving 2-form entry primary school, located on the outskirts of Maidstone, with a dedicated team of approximately 70 staff members. We are proud to be part of the Coppice Primary Partnership, which also includes Loose Primary School and St. Katherine’s School and Nursery. This partnership is invaluable, providing a wealth of exciting career opportunities for staff and offering excellent support and professional development.

At Coxheath Primary, we foster a culture of high expectations where all pupils are encouraged to take pride in their achievements. An 'Ethic of Excellence' is at the heart of everything we do, and our school community is united in its commitment to promoting the highest standards across all areas of school life. Our school is highly sought-after and oversubscribed, with waiting lists in most year groups, reflecting the strong reputation we have within the local community.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who shares our passion for educational excellence and is dedicated to upholding the high standards that make Coxheath Primary such a special place.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Karen Francis
• Address:Stockett Lane, Coxheath, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4PS
• Telephone: (01622) 745553
• Email: karenfrancis@coppicepp.org

Fax: (01622) 746986

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Class Teacher - Person Specification
• EYFS Teacher - Job Description