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Y5/6 Class Teacher - Full-time/Part-time

Laddingford CEP School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-3091-112T
  • Posted:25/11/2023
  • Pay:MPS
  • Start Date:January 2024 or Easter for the right candidate
  • App Close Date:05/12/2023 at 09:00
  • Interviews:Thursday 7th December

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Full time position. Part-time applications would be considered for the right applicant

  • This contract is initially fixed term to 31st August 2024. This will be reviewed prior to the end date and may be extended subject to funding.
  • KS2 class teacher
  • PPA 1 day/ fortnight - can be taken from home

We are looking for a wonderful teacher to join our team in our Year 5/6 class. Perhaps you're looking to take the next step in your career and are interested in taking a lead in a core subject, or maybe you're just starting out and want to experience life in a rural school. Whatever your situation, we'd love to hear from you.

Laddingford is a small, nurturing, village school serving a vibrant community. We have a hard-working and highly motivated staff team who regularly go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcomes for every one of our 80 children. We are excited that our new headteacher is joining us in January, who is keen to continue to build on the exisiting strong practice. 

We are a small and incredibly supportive team where everyone is encouraged to be innovative and try new things. The positivity of the staff team and the culture of the school as a whole are often remarked upon by visitors. This extends to our relationships with parents and members of the wider village community who are highly supportive and actively involved in school life. We achieved a 'Good' Ofsted in March 2023. 

Nurture-based practice, including restorative approaches to behaviour management, underpin all that we do. I would encourage you to visit the school prior to your application, as well as looking at our Ofsted report, Facebook page @LaddingfordCEP and watching the following short film to get a feel for who we are; 

https://vimeo.com/291360021

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50216910

Visits can be arranged by telephoning the school office on 01622 871270.

We look forward to welcoming you to the school.

Please note we reserve the right to interview early for the right candidate

 

Laddingford Primary School take the safeguarding of our children very seriously, any job offer is subject to references and DBS clearance. 

Information about the school

Located on the picturesque rural outskirts of Maidstone, Laddingford St Mary’s is a smaller-than-average primary school easily accessible from Barming, Marden, Paddock Wood, and Tonbridge.

Inspired by the parable of The Lost Sheep, we ensure that every child is valued and supported—our vision of welcoming everyone, building strong foundations, and leaving no one behind guides every decision we make.

At Laddingford, we cultivate a happy and vibrant learning environment where both children and staff are excited to grow and explore. Our goal is for students to leave us equipped not just with knowledge, but with essential skills for lifelong learning, such as inquisitiveness, independence, and a positive mindset. As a result, our pupils are enthusiastic, hardworking, focused, and confident learners.

We are dedicated to achieving academic excellence for all while nurturing the unique talents that make each child special.

Though we are a small school, our numbers are steadily increasing. With the recent opening of our bespoke Early Years provision in February 2024, we can accommodate over 100 children, including our nursery. This creates a close-knit community where everyone feels like family—children enjoy whole-school trips and happily interact across year groups during playtime and lunch.

We also take great pride in our unique off-site Forest School provision. Our recent SIAMS inspection highlighted that “Forest School provides a rich and unique experience, helping pupils develop self-worth, perseverance, teamwork, and confidence."

This is an exciting time to join our wonderful little school. The recent addition of a new headteacher and leadership team means as a new team, we are shaping a bright future for our school, where every child is encouraged to explore, discover and excel. We are also very proud to be one of 750 schools in the country that is running the DfE Early Adopter Free Breakfast Club Scheme.

Laddingford St Mary truly is a special place, filled with warmth and positivity that can best be experienced firsthand. If you’re interested in what we offer and believe we could be the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you!

As a school, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff are subject to DBS checks.

Job Contact Information

Fax: (01622 871270)

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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.