Ks1 or Reception Teacher - Full-time

Somerhill Charitable Trust Ltd, Tonbridge

Ref:KCC886-6021-25T
Posted:08/04/2024
Pay:Competitive, Somerhill Pay Scale
Start Date:September 2024
App Close Date:25/04/2024 at 12:00
Interviews:2 May 2024

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KS1 or Reception teacher

We are currently seeking a Key Stage One or Reception Teacher to become part of our welcoming community. While we uphold high standards and expectations, our environment is one of warmth and support, where humour and teamwork thrive. If you are a forward-thinking professional, ready to contribute to our culture of excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our dynamic team. With opportunities for future growth into middle management roles, we warmly welcome applicants with experience in teaching children ages 4-8 years. We seek individuals who bring professionalism, dedication, and a drive to offer children the best educational experience possible.

With a strong emphasis on training and development, we consistently strive to provide exceptional learning experiences for the children at our school. Our educational approach in Pre-Prep, revolves around the Creative Curriculum, which promotes skills-based learning through engaging projects and collaborative teamwork. As a result, our students not only make significant progress academically but also develop strong connections between different subjects, enriching their overall learning journey.

In each year group, our teaching teams consist of four dedicated teachers and four Teaching Assistants, ensuring ample support and fostering a culture of teamwork. Additionally, we have two Learning Support Teachers within our department who liaise with both teachers and parents, providing valuable intervention inside and outside the classroom as needed. Furthermore, our specialized PE, Games, and Woodlands Teacher, along with our Music and French Teachers, lead specialist lessons, supported by Teaching Assistants.

Being part of such a collaborative team, where professionalism and camaraderie thrive, makes this position not only rewarding but also enjoyable. The supportive environment and collaborative spirit among colleagues enhance the overall teaching experience, enabling us to provide the best possible education for our students.

Information about the school

Somerhill is set in a stunning 400-year-old Jacobean mansion surrounded by 150 acres of beautiful parkland. You will be hard-pressed to find a more glorious setting for a school! We have excellent facilities including a multi-purpose sports hall, astroturf, indoor swimming pool complex and purpose-built music suite to name just a few.

Ours is a mixed ability school. Teachers really invest in the children and know them well, with lessons carefully planned to cater to all abilities. We have very bright and capable pupils and send more pupils to grammar schools each year than any other local school. Destinations include Tonbridge Grammar School, The Judd School, and The Skinners’ School. Some pupils are awarded scholarships at independent schools such as Tonbridge School, Sevenoaks School, Walthamstow Hall and Sutton Valence School at 11+/13+.

We also cater to children who find aspects of their learning more challenging and currently approximately 40 pupils receive additional support. Located just to the south of Tonbridge, we are readily accessed by a slip road off the A21.

Between the ages of 2 and 7 years, girls and boys are together in the classroom. This environment promotes uninhibited development at an age when playing and learning are often synonymous. From 7 to 13 years, children benefit from a single-sex classroom environment, where girls and boys learn in different and bespoke ways. The moment classes finish, everyone is together - at break and lunch as well as for sports, music, clubs and activities. This really is the best of both worlds for our children.

Job Contact Information

Name:Jessica May
Address:Tudeley Road, Somerhill, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NJ
Telephone: 01732 352124
Email: jmay@somerhill.org

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