Nurture Practitioner (Full Time/Part Time - 8Am - 3.30Pm) - Full-time/Part-time

Barming Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2080-177S
• Posted:06/11/2023
• Pay:Kent Range 5 (FTE £22,595 - £23,693)
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:08/12/2023 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

We are looking for a Nurture Practitioner to develop a 'nurture approach' in our school which focuses on pupil well-being and resilience.

The successful candidate will have a deep rooted understanding of pupil well-being and the impact this has on pupils outcomes. This is a full time position or we would welcome 2 job shares to create a full time position. This is a working term-time only role from 8am-3.30pm.

Please consider applying if you:

• Are passionate about pupil well-being
• Believe in a Nurture approach to secure best outcomes for children
• Work well in a team but can also work on your own initiative
• Have a desire to further develop your practice

In return we can offer:

• A hardworking and commited staff team
• Wonderful pupils who genuinely enjoy school
• A dedicated Nurture space in which to work
• High quality CPD opportunities

For further details, please see the attached job desription and person specification.

Candidates are strongly advised to visit our wonderful school and to meet the Headteacher and SENCo.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date of this application.

Information about the school

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is a member of the Orchard Academy Trust family of schools and is made up of Allington Primary School and Barming Pre-School and Primary School. We cater for 2 - 11 year olds. It is a well-equipped two-form entry primary school serving the village of Barming (and surrounding areas) on the edge of Maidstone. We have approximately 466 children in purpose built accommodation, including shared resource and work areas, corridor libraries and a computer suite. Our school has a large site which provides admirably for our social and academic work. We strive for a provision committed to enabling every child to become the very best they can be, encouraging high expectations and working hard to achieve the very best for everyone in our school.

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to developing staff in order to ensure that teaching and learning in the school is of the highest standard. We endeavour to provide a high quality provision within an inclusive environment and ever changing financial position.

Well-being is high up on our priorities, ensuring that this is cascaded throughout our school for children, staff and wider community. This helps to provide an environment that is continuously looking at work/life balance - work hard / play hard!

Barming Pre-School and Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service, check against the ISA barred list for children, online checks and it is subject to references. References will be sought before interview, unless otherwise stated on your application form with a valid reason.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mr Chris Laker
• Address:Belmont Close, Barming, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 9DY
• Telephone: (01622) 726472
• Email: hr@barming.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01622 729844

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Job description/person specification
• Child Protection Policy